Tafton (Pike County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Tafton ...

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

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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (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:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Tafton (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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Tafton (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
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Michaels Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to St. Michaels 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Tafton. 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:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to Bellefontaine Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie<1>
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (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 Tafton 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, Pennsylvania.
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (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>
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- Waldorf is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to Trinity Memorial Gardens
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Tafton (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:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to Calvary 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (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 Tafton to Calvary Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Tafton (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:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Russ Morgan (Musician)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Morgan<1>
Pat Henry O'Malley, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Forest City (PA) on September 3, 1890 (a Wednesday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on May 21, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Forest City is located in Susquehanna County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Henry O'Malley, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Steve O'Neill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Minooka (PA) on July 6, 1891 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on January 26, 1962 (a Friday).
- Minooka is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at St. Josephs RC Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Tafton. The cemetery is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve O'Neill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Josephs RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Josephs RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to St. Josephs RC Cemetery
Gene Scherer (Actor)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on August 26, 1937 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Scherer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Charles 'Chick' Shorten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on April 19, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Scranton (PA) on November 23, 1965 (a Tuesday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chick' Shorten<1>
Peter Steele (Musician)
- Born: Petrus Thomas Ratajczyk
- He was born in Red Hook (NY) on January 4, 1962 (a Thursday) and died in Scranton (PA) on April 14, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Red Hook is located in Kings County, New York.
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Tafton (which is located in Pike County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Steele<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Tafton to St. Charles RC 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.