York (King County, WA)

Notable Births & Deaths for York ...

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

Paul Gardner Allen (Businessman, philanthropist)
- He was born in Seattle (WA) on January 21, 1953 (a Wednesday) and died in Mercer Island (WA) on October 15, 2018 (a Monday).
- Seattle is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- Mercer Island is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west northwest of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Gardner Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Acacia Memorial Park
Andy Holm Anderson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bremerton (WA) on November 13, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on July 18, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Bremerton is located in Kitsap County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of York (which is located in King County).
- Seattle is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Holm Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
John Archer (Actor)
- Born: Ralph Bowman
- He was born in Osceola (NE) on May 8, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Redmond (WA) on December 5, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Osceola is located in Polk County, Nebraska.
- Redmond is located nearby and to the southeast of York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Archer<1>
Earl Averill (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Howard Earl Averill
- He was born in Snohomish (WA) on May 21, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Everett (WA) on August 16, 1983 (a Tuesday).
- Snohomish is located in Snohomish County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of York (which is located in King County).
- Everett is located in Snohomish County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of York (which is located in King County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Averill<1>
Jill Banner (Actress)
- Born: Mary Kathryn Molumby
- She was born in Bremerton (WA) on November 8, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Malibu (CA) on August 7, 1982 (a Saturday).
- Bremerton is located in Kitsap County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of York (which is located in King County).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jill Banner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Valhalla Memorial Park
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, Ohio.
- Kirkland is located nearby and to the southwest of York.
- 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>
Octavia E. Butler (Author)
- Full name: Octavia Estelle Butler
- She was born in Pasadena (CA) on June 22, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Lake Forest Park (WA) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Lake Forest Park is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Octavia E. Butler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Mountain View Cemetery
Ann Carter (Actress)
- She was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 16, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in North Bend (WA) on January 27, 2014 (a Monday).
- Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- North Bend is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Carter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tahoma National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tahoma National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Tahoma National Cemetery
Robert 'Bob' Chesnes (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Everett (WA) on May 23, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Everett is located in Snohomish County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of York (which is located in King County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of York. The cemetery is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bob' Chesnes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Evergreen Cemetery
Nancy Coleman (Actress)
- She was born in Everett (WA) on December 30, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Brockport (NY) on January 18, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Everett is located in Snohomish County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of York (which is located in King County).
- Brockport is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakeview Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Lakeview Cemetery
LeRoy Arthur 'Roy' Grover (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Snohomish (WA) on January 17, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Milwaukie (OR) on February 6, 1978 (a Monday).
- Snohomish is located in Snohomish County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of York (which is located in King County).
- Milwaukie is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for LeRoy Arthur 'Roy' Grover<1>
Pitt Herbert (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on September 25, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Edmonds (WA) on January 23, 1989 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Edmonds is located in Snohomish County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of York (which is located in King County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- 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 Pitt Herbert<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 York to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Bob Hopkins (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Robert M. Hopkins
- He was born in Jonesboro (LA) on November 3, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on May 15, 2015 (a Friday).
- Jonesboro is located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- Bellevue is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west northwest of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Hopkins<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyrood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Holyrood Cemetery
Al 'Savage Slav' Hostak (Professional boxer)
- Full name: Albert P. Hostak
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on January 7, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on August 13, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Kirkland is located nearby and to the southwest of York.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al 'Savage Slav' Hostak<1>
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, Pennsylvania.
- Bainbridge Island is located in Kitsap County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of York (which is located in King County).
- 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>
Buddy Wayne Knox (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Happy (TX) on July 20, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Bremerton (WA) on February 14, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Happy is located in Swisher County, Texas.
- Bremerton is located in Kitsap County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of York (which is located in King County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Wayne Knox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Dreamland Cemetery
Matthew Fillip 'Fil' Leanderson (Olympic Athlete)
- He was born in Seattle (WA) on March 11, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on November 2, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Seattle is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- Kirkland is located nearby and to the southwest of York.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Fillip 'Fil' Leanderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes (Professional football)
- He was born in Clarkedale (AR) on December 5, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on January 9, 1990 (a Tuesday).
- Clarkedale is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Bellevue is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Herbert Roger Morris (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Seattle (WA) on July 16, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Maple Valley (WA) on July 22, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Seattle is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- Maple Valley is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west northwest of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Roger Morris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Acacia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Acacia Memorial Park
Ann Morriss (Actress)
- Full name: Dorothy Ann Morriss
- She was born in Tampa (FL) on August 5, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on June 30, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Bellevue is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of York. Both communities are located in King County.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Morriss<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Alfred Joseph Niemiec (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) on May 18, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on October 29, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Kirkland is located nearby and to the southwest of York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of York. The cemetery is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Joseph Niemiec<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Sunset Hills 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.