Notable Births & Deaths for Vankirk ...

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

• Billy Barty     (Actor)
  • Born: William John Bertanzetti
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Barty<1>
  • He was born in Millsboro (PA) on October 25, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on December 23, 2000 (a Saturday).
  • Millsboro is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Vankirk. Both communities are located in Washington County.
  • Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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• Earl Thomas Beal     (Musician)
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  • He was born in Donora (PA) on July 18, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 2001 (a Thursday).
  • Donora is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Vankirk. Both communities are located in Washington County.
  • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery<1>
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• Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
  • Born: Julius Margitza
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  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
• 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Vankirk. 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)
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  • He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
  • Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
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• Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
  • He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
  • Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, which is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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• Caitlin Clarke     (Actress, instructor)
  • Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
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  • She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
  • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 52.
  • She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Vankirk. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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• Lloyd Colteryahn     (Professional football)
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  • He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
  • Brentwood is located in Allegheny County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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• William Russell 'Russ' Craft     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
  • He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
  • McEwen is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
  • Wellsburg is located in Brooke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 89.
  • He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Vankirk. The cemetery is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
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• Henrietta Crosman     (Actress)
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  • She was born in Wheeling (WV) on September 2, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Pelham Manor (NY) on October 31, 1944 (a Tuesday).
  • Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Pelham Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
  • At the time of her death, she was 83.
  • She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
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• William Lawrence DeVenzio     (Professional basketball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
  • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
  • Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 44.
  • He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Vankirk. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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• Frank DeVol     (Composer)
  • Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
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  • He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
  • Moundsville is located in Marshall County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Lafayette is located in Contra Costa County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• John S. 'Jack' Easton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
  • He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
  • Bridgeport is located in Belmont County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 36.
• Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday).
  • Mingo Junction is located in Jefferson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Natchez is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
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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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Vankirk. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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• Thomas A. Franckhauser     (Professional football)
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  • He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday).
  • Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
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• Gene 'Augie' Freese     (Major League Baseball)
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  • He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 8, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Metairie (LA) on June 18, 2013 (a Tuesday).
  • Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
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• Rob Garrison     (Actor)
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  • He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 23, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Wheeling (WV) on September 27, 2019 (a Friday).
  • Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • The body was cremated.
• Alex John Groza     (Professional basketball, Olympic Gold Medalist)
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  • He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on October 7, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 21, 1995 (a Saturday).
  • Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
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• Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath     (Professional football)
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  • He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
  • Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Charleroi is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Vankirk. Both communities are located in Washington County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Vankirk. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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• Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines     (Musician)
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  • He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
  • Duquesne is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Vankirk (which is located in Washington County).
  • Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
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