Weikert (Union County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Weikert ...

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

George Grey Barnard (Artist)
- He was born in Bellefonte (PA) on May 24, 1863 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on April 24, 1938 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery (Dauphin County, Pennsylvania).
- Bellefonte is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Grey Barnard<1>
Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Landrus (PA) on October 13, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on August 20, 1948 (a Friday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery (Union County, Pennsylvania).
- Lewisburg is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair<1>
Betty Brice (Actress)
- Born: Betty Duarte
- She was born in Sunbury (PA) on August 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Sunbury is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Betty Brice<1>
Dr. Ferdinand Graft Brickwedde (Scientist)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on March 26, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Bellefonte (PA) on March 29, 1989 (a Wednesday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park (Centre County, Pennsylvania).
- Bellefonte is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Ferdinand Graft Brickwedde<1>
James W.H. 'Jim' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on December 12, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on April 6, 1908 (a Monday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Highland Cemetery (Clinton County, Pennsylvania).
- Lock Haven is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Weikert.
- Williamsport is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James W.H. 'Jim' Brown<1>
Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Northumberland (PA) on October 6, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Utica (NY) on November 26, 1907 (a Tueday) at the age of 41. He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery (Oneida County, New York).
- Northumberland is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke<1>
John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 29, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on January 12, 1979 (a Friday) at the age of 64. He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
- Lewisburg is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi<1>
Robert A. 'Bob, the Hig' Higgins (Professional football)
- He was born in Corning (NY) on November 24, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Bellefonte (PA) on June 6, 1969 (a Friday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park (Centre County, Pennsylvania).
- Bellefonte is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert A. 'Bob, the Hig' Higgins<1>
John French Sloan (Artist)
- He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on August 2, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in Hanover (NH) on September 7, 1951 (a Friday) at the age of 80. The body was cremated.
- Lock Haven is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John French Sloan<1>
Steve Suhey (Professional football)
- He was born in Jamesville (NY) on January 8, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in State College (PA) on January 8, 1977 (a Saturday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park (Centre County, Pennsylvania).
- State College is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Steve Suhey<1>
Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' Thomas (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in State College (PA) on October 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Toledo (OH) on December 12, 1963 (a Thursday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Lucas County, Ohio).
- State College is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Weikert.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' Thomas<1>

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.