Spartansburg (Crawford County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Spartansburg ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Spartansburg. 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.

Lucille Ball (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Lucille Desiree Ball
- She was born in Jamestown (NY) on August 6, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 26, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucille Ball<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Lake View Cemetery
Hugh Carpenter Bedient (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gerry (NY) on October 23, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on July 21, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Gerry is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Levant Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Carpenter Bedient<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Levant Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Levant Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Levant Cemetery
Louie Bierbauer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on September 23, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on January 31, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louie Bierbauer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Erie Cemetery
Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
- He was born in Black Ash (PA) on July 8, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Rocky River (OH) on December 31, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Black Ash is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Spartansburg. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Rocky River is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Park Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Lakewood Park Cemetery
Joseph E. 'Joe' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Warren (PA) on April 4, 1859 (a Monday) and died in Warren (PA) on June 28, 1888 (a Thursday).
- Warren is located in Warren County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Warren is located in Warren County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph E. 'Joe' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Oakland Cemetery
Harry Thacker Burleigh (Singer, composer, arranger)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on December 2, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Stamford (CT) on September 12, 1949 (a Monday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Thacker Burleigh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Erie Cemetery
Edgar Leander Cushman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Eagleville (OH) on March 27, 1852 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on September 26, 1915 (a Sunday).
- Eagleville is located in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Leander Cushman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Erie Cemetery
Conrad 'Dell' Darling (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on December 21, 1861 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on November 21, 1904 (a Monday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Trinity Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad 'Dell' Darling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Trinity Cemetery
Eric George 'The Swatting Swede' Erickson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Vargarda (Sweden) on March 13, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on May 19, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric George 'The Swatting Swede' Erickson<1>
Donald Foster (Actor)
- Full name: Henri Donald Foster
- He was born in Oil City (PA) on July 31, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 23, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Oil City is located in Venango County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Ferncliff Cemetery
George Albert Grosart (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meadville (PA) on April 11, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 18, 1902 (a Friday).
- Meadville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Spartansburg. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greendale Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Albert Grosart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greendale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greendale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Greendale Cemetery
Archibald W. 'Al' Hall (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) and died in Warren (PA) on February 10, 1885 (a Tuesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Warren is located in Warren County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Archibald W. 'Al' Hall<1>
William Draper Harkins (Scientist)
- He was born in Titusville (PA) on December 28, 1873 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 7, 1951 (a Wednesday).
- Titusville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Spartansburg. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Draper Harkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Oak Woods Cemetery
Guy Jackson Hecker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Youngsville (PA) on April 3, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Wooster (OH) on December 3, 1938 (a Saturday).
- Youngsville is located in Warren County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Jackson Hecker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wooster Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Wooster Cemetery
Samuel 'The Jet' Jethroe (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Columbus (MS) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Erie (PA) on June 16, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'The Jet' Jethroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Erie Cemetery
Harry Kellar (Magician)
- Born: Heinrich Keller
- He was born in Erie (PA) on July 11, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1922 (a Friday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Kellar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Thomas Leach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in French Creek (NY) on November 4, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Haines City (FL) on September 29, 1969 (a Monday).
- French Creek is located in Chautauqua County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Haines City is located in Polk County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Leach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Forest Hill Cemetery
Fred Marsh (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Valley Falls (KS) on January 5, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Corry (PA) on October 27, 2006 (a Friday).
- Valley Falls is located in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Corry is located in Erie County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northeast of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Marsh<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Pine Grove Cemetery
Jim McCusker (Professional football)
- Full name: James Brian McCusker
- He was born in Jamestown (NY) on May 19, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on February 13, 2015 (a Friday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim McCusker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Irv Noren (Major League Baseball, professional basketball)
- He was born in Jamestown (NY) on November 29, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Carlsbad (CA) on November 15, 2019 (a Friday).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Carlsbad is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irv Noren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Spartansburg to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Captain Paul Joseph Weitz (Astronaut - Skylab 1, USN, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on July 25, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Flagstaff (AZ) on October 22, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Erie is located in Erie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Spartansburg (which is located in Crawford County).
- Flagstaff is located in Coconino County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Captain Paul Joseph Weitz<1>

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.