Thompson (Susquehanna County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Thompson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Thompson. 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 M. Barbara, Sr. (Crime figure)
- He was born in Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilia) on August 9, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Johnson City (NY) on June 17, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph M. Barbara, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Calvary Cemetery
Joseph Mario 'Joe the Barber' Barbara, Sr. (Crime figure)
- He was born in Castellammare del Golfo (Sicily) on August 9, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Johnson City (NY) on June 17, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Mario 'Joe the Barber' Barbara, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Calvary Cemetery
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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to St. Michaels Cemetery
Daniel Maurice Casey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on November 20, 1862 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on February 8, 1943 (a Monday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Maurice Casey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Dennis Patrick Casey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on March 30, 1858 (a Tuesday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on January 19, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Patrick Casey<1>
Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnson City (NY) on December 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on December 20, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Livingston is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Calvary 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 south of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie<1>
William Anthony 'Wild Bill' Hallahan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on August 4, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on July 8, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Anthony 'Wild Bill' Hallahan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Calvary Cemetery
Hugh Francis Herbert (Actor)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on August 10, 1885 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on March 12, 1952 (a Wednesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Francis Herbert<1>
Charles Hines (Director)
- He was born in Oakland (PA) on February 14, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 16, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Oakland is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Thompson. Both communities are located in Susquehanna County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Hines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Calvary Cemetery
Jim Hutton (Actor)
- Full name: Dana James Hutton
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on May 31, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Hutton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Westwood Memorial Park
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 south of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Calvary Cemetery
Billy 'The Kid' Kenville (Professional basketball)
- Full name: William McGill Kenville
- He was born in Elmhurst (NY) on December 1, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on June 18, 2018 (a Monday).
- Elmhurst is located in Queens County, New York.
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy 'The Kid' Kenville<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Calvary Cemetery
Christopher 'Christy' Mathewson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Factoryville (PA) on August 12, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Saranac Lake (NY) on October 7, 1925 (a Wednesday).
- Factoryville is located in Wyoming County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Saranac Lake is located in Essex County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher 'Christy' Mathewson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lewisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Lewisburg Cemetery
Roseanne Murray (Actress)
- She was born in Binghamton (NY) on October 31, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Fountain Valley (CA) on August 14, 2015 (a Friday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Fountain Valley is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roseanne Murray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Westwood Memorial Park
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Thompson. Both communities are located in Susquehanna 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Jack Sharkey (Professional boxer)
- Born: Joseph Paul Zukhauskas
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on October 25, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly (MA) on August 17, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Beverly is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Prospect Cemetery, which is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sharkey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Prospect Cemetery
James Evans 'Grasshopper Jim' Whitney (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Conklin (NY) on November 10, 1857 (a Tuesday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on May 21, 1891 (a Thursday).
- Conklin is located in Broome County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Spring Forest Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Evans 'Grasshopper Jim' Whitney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Forest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Forest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Spring Forest Cemetery
Mark Withers (Actor)
- Full name: Mark Fred Withers
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on June 25, 1947 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendora (CA) on November 22, 2024 (a Friday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Susquehanna County).
- Glendora is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Withers<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.