Walsall (Cambria County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Walsall ...

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

Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on July 11, 1956 (a Wednesday) and died in Greenwich Village (NY) on June 26, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Johnstown is located nearby and to the north of Walsall.
- Greenwich Village is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Walsall.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Grandview Cemetery
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).
- Johnstown is located nearby and to the north of Walsall.
- Windber is located nearby and to the southeast of Walsall.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Walsall.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Grandview Cemetery
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).
- Johnstown is located nearby and to the north of Walsall.
- Johnstown is located nearby and to the north of Walsall.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
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 Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located in Blair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east northeast of Walsall. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hedda Hopper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Rose Hill Cemetery
Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Full name: Allyn Morgan Joslyn
- He was born in Milford (PA) on July 21, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 21, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Milford is located in Somerset County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allyn Joslyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Kline Lincoln
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on August 8, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Johnstown is located nearby and to the north of Walsall.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward K. Lincoln<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Terry McGovern (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 9, 1880 (a Tuesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on February 22, 1918 (a Friday).
- Johnstown is located nearby and to the north of Walsall.
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry McGovern<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Holy Cross Cemetery
Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Latrobe (PA) on April 18, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Walsall. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry David 'Moose' Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Vincent Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Vincent Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to St. Vincent Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
Robert Edwin Peary (Explorer)
- He was born in Cresson (PA) on May 6, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on February 20, 1920 (a Friday).
- Cresson is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Walsall. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edwin Peary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Arlington National Cemetery
Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- She was born in Homer City (PA) on March 12, 1963 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 24, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Homer City is located in Indiana County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Walsall. The cemetery is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Greenwood Cemetery
Fred Rogers (Educator, TV Host)
- Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Walsall. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Unity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Unity Cemetery
Emil Sitka (Actor)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 22, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died in Camarillo (CA) on January 16, 1998 (a Friday).
- Johnstown is located nearby and to the north of Walsall.
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park, which is located in Ventura County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Sitka<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park
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).
- Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>
James 'Jimmy' Stewart (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Maitland Stewart
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on May 20, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on July 2, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Jimmy' Stewart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on January 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in Idlewild (MI) on August 4, 1931 (a Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located in Blair County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Walsall (which is located in Cambria County).
- Idlewild is located in Lake County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Daniel Hale Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Walsall to Graceland Cemetery

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.