Westford (Crawford County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Westford ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Westford. 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 Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
Nick Ceroli (Musician)
- He was born in Warren (OH) on December 22, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- 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 Nick Ceroli<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ken Christy (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Kenneth Christy
- He was born in Greenville (PA) on November 23, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located in Mercer County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Christy<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Valhalla Memorial Park
Edgar Leander Cushman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Eagleville (OH) on March 27, 1852 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on September 26, 1915 (a Sunday).
- Eagleville is located in Ashtabula County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Erie is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northeast of Westford. The cemetery is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Leander Cushman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Erie Cemetery
Franklin Eugene 'Frank' Eldredge (Actor)
- He was born in Ashtabula (OH) on June 7, 1897 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 5, 1961 (a Thursday).
- Ashtabula is located in Ashtabula County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin Eugene 'Frank' Eldredge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Park Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Lakewood Park Cemetery
Edward Sylvester Ellis (Author)
- He was born in Geneva (OH) on April 11, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in Cliff Island (ME) on June 20, 1916 (a Tuesday).
- Geneva is located in Ashtabula County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Cliff Island is located in Cumberland County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Sylvester Ellis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Dave Grohl (Singer, songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the band 'Nirvana')
- Full name: David Eric Grohl
- He was born in Warren (OH) on January 14, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
George Albert Grosart (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meadville (PA) on April 11, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 18, 1902 (a Friday).
- Meadville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Westford. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greendale Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east northeast of Westford. The cemetery is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Albert Grosart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greendale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greendale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Greendale Cemetery
Ty Longley (Musician)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Sharon is located in Mercer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- West Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
Angelo Anthony 'Cheese King' Marino (Crime figure)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on May 31, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on February 11, 1983 (a Friday).
- Sharon is located in Mercer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Anthony 'Cheese King' Marino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
William McKinley (25th President of the US (1897 - 1901, died in office by assassination))
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 29, 1843 (a Sunday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on September 14, 1901 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William McKinley<1>
Johnny Shackleford (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Jefferson (OH) on November 24, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on June 14, 1948 (a Monday).
- Jefferson is located in Ashtabula County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Shackleford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Woodland Cemetery
Andrew Hunt Tombes (Actor)
- He was born in Ashtabula (OH) on June 29, 1885 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on March 17, 1976 (a Wednesday).
- Ashtabula is located in Ashtabula County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Hunt Tombes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Kensico Cemetery
Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Lake (PA) on February 28, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Sandy Lake is located in Mercer County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Westford (which is located in Crawford County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the west of Westford. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Knollwood Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Knollwood Cemetery
Frank E. Woods (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Linesville (PA) in 1860 and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 1, 1939 (a Monday).
- Linesville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Westford. Both communities are located in Crawford County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Woods<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westford to Hollywood Forever 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.