Waterville (Columbia County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Waterville ...

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

Edie Adams (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth Edith Enke
- She was born in Kingston (PA) on April 16, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 15, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Kingston is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edie Adams<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 Waterville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Nick Adams (Actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Nicholas Aloysius Adamshock
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on July 10, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 6, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Adams<1>
Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Waterville to Calvary Cemetery
George Catlin (Artist, lawyer, author)
- He was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on July 26, 1796 (a Tuesday) and died in Jersey City (NJ) on December 23, 1872 (a Monday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Catlin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waterville to Green - Wood Cemetery
Adam Anthony Comorosky (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on December 9, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Swoyersville (PA) on March 2, 1951 (a Friday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Waterville. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Anthony Comorosky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ignatius Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Waterville to St. Ignatius Cemetery
Herman J. 'Dutch' Dehlman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) in 1852 and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on March 13, 1885 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
Jimmy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician, actor)
- Full name: James Francis Dorsey
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on February 29, 1904 (a Monday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Fairfield (CT) on June 12, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Fairfield is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dorsey<1>
Tommy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on November 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Greenwich (CT) on November 26, 1956 (a Monday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Greenwich is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Dorsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waterville to Kensico Cemetery
Pete Gray (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter J. Wyshner
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Gray<1>
Peter J. 'Pete' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Gray<1>
William 'Willie' Harmatz (Jockey)
- He was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on February 9, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Vista (CA) on January 27, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Vista is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Willie' Harmatz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Waterville to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Tom Hatten (Radio & TV Personality, actor)
- He was born in Jamestown (ND) on November 14, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Freeland (PA) on March 16, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Jamestown is located in Stutsman County, North Dakota.
- Freeland is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Ann's Parish Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Waterville. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Hatten<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann's Parish Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Waterville to St. Ann's Parish Cemetery
Russell Johnson (Actor)
- Full name: Russell David Russell
- He was born in Ashley (PA) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bainbridge Island (WA) on January 16, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Ashley is located in Luzerne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Bainbridge Island is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Johnson<1>
Dennis Joseph 'Denny' Mack (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on March 14, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
- He was born in Danville (PA) on July 15, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Danville (PA) on March 22, 1904 (a Tuesday).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Waterville. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Odd Fellows Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Odd Fellows Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waterville to Odd Fellows Cemetery
Claudette Nevins (Actress)
- She was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1937 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 20, 2020 (a Thursday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claudette Nevins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waterville to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
John 'Mean John' Paluck (Professional football)
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on May 23, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Fairfax is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Mean John' Paluck<1>
Tony Francis Piet (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berwick (PA) on December 7, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on December 1, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Berwick is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Waterville. Both communities are located in Columbia County.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Francis Piet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Waterville to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Carl Sawatski (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shickshinny (PA) on November 4, 1927 (a Friday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on November 24, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Shickshinny is located in Luzerne County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, which is located in Saline County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Sawatski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinecrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinecrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waterville to Pinecrest Memorial Park
Dan Terry (Musician)
- Born: Daniel Kostraba
- He was born in Kingston (PA) on December 22, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Danville (IL) on December 27, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Kingston is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, which is located in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Terry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waterville to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Michael 'Mike' Tresh (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hazleton (PA) on February 23, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 4, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Hazleton is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Waterville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Michigan Memorial Park, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mike' Tresh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Michigan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Michigan Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waterville to Michigan Memorial Park

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.