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Notable Births & Deaths for Troy ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Troy. 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)
  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Douglas John Buffone
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug Buffone<1>
    • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Troy (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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Troy to Graceland Cemetery
  • James William 'Jim' Duncan     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Jim' Duncan<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Troy (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 30.
    • He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Troy. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Troy to Grove Hill Cemetery
  • Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Troy (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Troy (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Troy. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Troy to Kittanning Cemetery
  • Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble     (Major League Baseball)
  • Robert Emmet Heidrick     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
    • 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 Troy (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Clarion is located in Clarion County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Troy (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west northwest of Troy. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Clarion Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Troy to Clarion Cemetery
  • Rosanna Huffman     (Actress)
  • Mike Menosky     (Professional baseball)
  • Matthew James Mindler     (Actor)
  • Ossee Schreck     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossee Schreck<1>
    • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Troy (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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Troy. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Troy to Kittanning Cemetery
  • Joe Stydahar     (Professional football)

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.