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Notable Births & Deaths for Vandergrift ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Vandergrift. 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.
- John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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- William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
- George Brenlin (Actor)
- Don Brockett (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Vandergrift. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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- John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
- Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
- William Eythe (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Mars is located in Butler County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Vandergrift. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
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- Stephen Foster (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Vandergrift. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Vandergrift. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northeast of Vandergrift. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
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- Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
- Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
- Herbert A. Magidson (Composer)
- Billy Mays (Television personality)
- Full name: William Darrell Mays, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Mays<1>
- He was born in McKees Rocks (PA) on July 20, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Tampa (FL) on June 28, 2009 (a Sunday).
- McKees Rocks is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Vandergrift. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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- Fred McCarren (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Vandergrift (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Vandergrift. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery<1>
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- Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien (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. |
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