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Notable Births & Deaths for Walnut Grove ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Walnut Grove. 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 Leckie Ake (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on August 29, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in La Crosse (WI) on May 11, 1887 (a Wednesday) at the age of 25. He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery (La Crosse County, Wisconsin).
- Altoona is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Walnut Grove.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Leckie Ake<1>
- Charles Alvin Bell (Actor)
- Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings (Professional basketball)
- Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko (Professional football)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 15, 1943 (a Wednesday) and died in Windber (PA) on July 8, 2011 (a Friday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Grandview Cemetery (Cambria County, Pennsylvania).
- Johnstown is located Less than 2 miles to the northwest of Walnut Grove.
- Windber is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Walnut Grove.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
- Frank Anthony Gatins (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 6, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on November 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) at the age of 40.
- Johnstown is located Less than 2 miles to the northwest of Walnut Grove.
- Johnstown is located Less than 2 miles to the northwest of Walnut Grove.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
- Albert Francis Gionfriddo (Major League Baseball)
- Hedda Hopper (Actress, journalist)
- Born: Elda Furry
- She was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on May 2, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 1, 1966 (a Tueday) at the age of 80. She is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Blair County, Pennsylvania).
- Hollidaysburg is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Walnut Grove.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hedda Hopper<1>
- Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Terry McGovern (Professional boxer)
- Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- Arnold Palmer (Golfer)
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. The body was cremated.
- Latrobe is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Walnut Grove.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arnold Palmer<1>
- Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- Fred Rogers (Educator, TV Host)
- Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tueday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Unity Cemetery (Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania).
- Latrobe is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Walnut Grove.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fred Rogers<1>
- Emil Sitka (Actor)
- George 'Germany' Smith (Major League Baseball)
- Jack Sonni (Musician)
- Full name: John Thomas Sonni
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday) at the age of 68. We don't have any burial details.
- Indiana is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Walnut Grove.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Sonni<1>
- James 'Jimmy' Stewart (Oscar winning actor)
- Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (Medical pioneer)
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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