Sunrise (Jefferson County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sunrise ...

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

Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Millville (PA) on May 16, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1909 (a Saturday).
- Millville is located in Armstrong County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Easton Cemetery, which is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Easton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Easton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Easton Cemetery
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
- Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Woodlawn Cemetery
Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Full name: Douglas John Buffone
- He was born in Yatesboro (PA) on June 27, 1944 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday).
- Yatesboro is located in Armstrong County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug Buffone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Graceland Cemetery
James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northwest of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Jim' Duncan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Grove Hill Cemetery
Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- He was born in Laird Crossing (PA) on March 30, 1965 (a Tuesday) and died in Kittanning (PA) on June 11, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Laird Crossing is located in Armstrong County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west southwest of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Kittanning Cemetery
Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Renovo (PA) on June 29, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Punxsutawney (PA) on October 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Renovo is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Punxsutawney is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Sunrise. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Morningside Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Morningside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Morningside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Morningside Cemetery
Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Queenstown is located in Armstrong County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clarion Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Clarion Cemetery
Rosanna Huffman (Actress)
- She was born in Timblin (PA) on August 12, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 20, 2016 (a Friday).
- Timblin is located nearby and to the northeast of Sunrise.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosanna Huffman<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Westwood Memorial Park
Mike Menosky (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael William Menosky
- He was born in Glen Campbell (PA) on October 16, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 11, 1983 (a Monday).
- Glen Campbell is located in Indiana County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Menosky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Matthew James Mindler (Actor)
- He was born in DuBois (PA) on November 23, 2001 (a Friday) and died on August 28, 2021 (a Saturday).
- DuBois is located in Clearfield County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 19.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, which is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew James Mindler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Resurrection Cemetery
Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- She was born in Homer City (PA) on March 12, 1963 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 24, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Homer City is located in Indiana County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Greenwood Cemetery
Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
- He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday).
- New Bethlehem is located in Clarion County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west southwest of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossee Schreck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Kittanning Cemetery
Jack Sonni (Musician)
- Full name: John Thomas Sonni
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday).
- Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>
James 'Jimmy' Stewart (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Maitland Stewart
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on May 20, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on July 2, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Jimmy' Stewart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Sunrise (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Stydahar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunrise to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery

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.