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Notable Births & Deaths for Valley Ridge Farms ...

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

  • David Hayes Agnew     (Medical pioneer)
  • Coit Albertson     (Actor)
  • Paul Althouse     (Opera singer)
  • Samuel Barber     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Barber<1>
    • He was born in West Chester (PA) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 23, 1981 (a Friday).
    • West Chester is located in Chester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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  • George Washington Bradley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Lydia Bruce     (Actress, dancer)
  • James Buchanan     (15th President of the US (1857 - 1861))
  • Steve Carruthers     (Actor)
    • He was born in Reading (PA) on August 15, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 1, 1983 (a Tuesday).
    • Reading is located nearby and to the northwest of Valley Ridge Farms.
    • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 82.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Naomi Childers     (Actress)
  • Michael Constantine     (Actor)
    • Born: Gus Efstratiou
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
    • He was born in Reading (PA) on May 22, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Reading (PA) on August 31, 2021 (a Tuesday).
    • Reading is located nearby and to the northwest of Valley Ridge Farms.
    • Reading is located nearby and to the northwest of Valley Ridge Farms.
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
    • He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
    • Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northeast of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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  • Charles Demuth     (Painter)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Demuth<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on October 24, 1935 (a Thursday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 51.
    • He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
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  • Harry Dunn     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Dunn<1>
    • He was born in West Chester (PA) on May 3, 1929 (a Friday) and died in West Chester (PA) on June 9, 1998 (a Tuesday).
    • West Chester is located in Chester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • West Chester is located in Chester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 69.
    • He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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  • Jacob Eichholtz     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Eichholtz<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 2, 1776 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 10, 1842 (a Tuesday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery<1>
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  • Charles Albert Fechter     (Actor)
  • Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 12, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in Sinking Spring (PA) on October 28, 1904 (a Friday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • Sinking Spring is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Valley Ridge Farms. Both communities are located in Berks County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 56.
  • Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet     (Major League Baseball)
  • Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (PA) on October 6, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Talmage (PA) on October 11, 1907 (a Friday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • Talmage is located in Lancaster County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
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  • Harry H. Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry H. Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Pottstown (PA) on July 7, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on December 23, 1909 (a Thursday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 41.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
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  • John G. Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John G. Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Pottstown (PA) on January 8, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on November 12, 1903 (a Thursday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Valley Ridge Farms (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Valley Ridge Farms. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Jacob 'Jake' Goodman     (Major League Baseball)

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.