Notable Births & Deaths for South Sterling ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Sterling. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Edie Adams (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth Edith Enke
- She was born in Kingston (PA) on April 16, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 15, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Kingston is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edie Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From South Sterling to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Joseph Grubb Alexander (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on December 25, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 11, 1932 (a Monday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Grubb Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From South Sterling to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Honesdale (PA) on March 30, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Jersey City (NJ) on March 19, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Honesdale is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at St. Michaels Cemetery, which is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Michaels Cemetery
- The Geni entry for St. Michaels Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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George Catlin (Artist, lawyer, author)
- He was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on July 26, 1796 (a Tuesday) and died in Jersey City (NJ) on December 23, 1872 (a Monday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Catlin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From South Sterling to Green - Wood Cemetery
William Chauvenet (Mathematician, professor)
- He was born in Milford (PA) on May 24, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on December 13, 1870 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of South Sterling. Both communities are located in Pike County.
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Chauvenet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Adam Anthony Comorosky (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on December 9, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Swoyersville (PA) on March 2, 1951 (a Friday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of South Sterling. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Anthony Comorosky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ignatius Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Herman J. 'Dutch' Dehlman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) in 1852 and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on March 13, 1885 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Carbondale (PA) on November 30, 1851 (a Sunday) and died in Carbondale (PA) on May 4, 1910 (a Wednesday).
- Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at St. Rose Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of South Sterling. The cemetery is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Rose Cemetery
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William 'Willie' Harmatz (Jockey)
- He was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on February 9, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Vista (CA) on January 27, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Vista is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Willie' Harmatz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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Wanda Hawley (Actress)
- Born: Selma Wanda Pittack
- She was born in Scranton (PA) on July 30, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 18, 1963 (a Monday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wanda Hawley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Sterling to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hugh Jennings (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittston (PA) on April 2, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Scranton (PA) on February 1, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Jennings<1>
Russell Johnson (Actor)
- Full name: Russell David Russell
- He was born in Ashley (PA) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bainbridge Island (WA) on January 16, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Ashley is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Bainbridge Island is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Johnson<1>
Edward 'Ed' Kennedy (1883/05/01:1886/08/25)
- He was born in Carbondale (PA) on April 1, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 20, 1905 (a Saturday).
- Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Ed' Kennedy<1>
- Google driving directions:
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Marion Lorne (Actress)
- She was born in West Pittston (PA) on August 12, 1883 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
- West Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Lorne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From South Sterling to Ferncliff Cemetery
Charles MacArthur (Author)
- Full name: Charles Gordon MacArthur
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on November 5, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 21, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Rockland County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles MacArthur<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From South Sterling to Oak Hill Cemetery
Charles Emmett Mack (Actor)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on November 25, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Riverside (CA) on March 17, 1927 (a Thursday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Emmett Mack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Sterling to Calvary Cemetery
Dennis Joseph 'Denny' Mack (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on March 14, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
John Albert Macy (Author)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Stroudsburg (PA) on August 26, 1932 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Albert Macy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From South Sterling to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Russ Morgan (Bandleader, composer, arranger)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on April 29, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on August 7, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Palm Desert Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Morgan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Desert Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Palm Desert Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Desert Cemetery (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Sterling to Palm Desert Cemetery
Claudette Nevins (Actress)
- She was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1937 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 20, 2020 (a Thursday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of South Sterling (which is located in Pike County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claudette Nevins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Sterling to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.