Chester (Hancock County, WV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chester ...

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

Eliphalet Frazer Andrews (Painter)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 11, 1835 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on March 19, 1915 (a Friday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eliphalet Frazer Andrews<1>
Johnny Bates (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: John William Bates
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on August 21, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on February 10, 1949 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Bates<1>
Charles Wesley Bennett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wesley Bennett<1>
Caitlin Clarke (Actress, instructor)
- Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Chester. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sewickley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Sewickley Cemetery
William Russell 'Russ' Craft (Professional football)
- He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
- McEwen is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Wellsburg is located in Brooke County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Chester. The cemetery is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Franklin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Franklin Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Franklin Cemetery
William Lawrence DeVenzio (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Chester. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Resurrection Cemetery
John S. 'Jack' Easton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeport is located in Belmont County, Ohio.
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
William Eythe (Actor)
- He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Mars is located in Butler County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the east northeast of Chester. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Peters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to St. Peters Cemetery
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County, Georgia.
- East Liverpool is located nearby and to the northwest of Chester.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Akins Cemetery
Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday).
- Mingo Junction is located in Jefferson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Natchez is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Natchez City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Natchez City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Natchez City Cemetery
Thomas A. Franckhauser (Professional football)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Dane Tyrez Jackson (National Football League (NFL))
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
Gary Michael Jeter (Professional football)
- He was born in Weirton (WV) on January 24, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Plainsboro (NJ) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Weirton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Chester. Both communities are located in Hancock County.
- Plainsboro is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Michael Jeter<1>
Calvin Jack Jones (Professional football)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on February 7, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died somewhere in British Columbia (we don't have a specific location) on December 9, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Jack Jones<1>
Michael Keaton (Actor)
- Born: Michael John Douglas
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
Tony Lip (Actor)
- Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lip<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Maryrest Cemetery
Dean Martin (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Dino Paul Crocetti
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on December 25, 1995 (a Monday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Martin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Westwood Memorial Park
Billy Mays (TV personality)
- Full name: William Darrell Mays, Jr.
- He was born in McKees Rocks (PA) on July 20, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Tampa (FL) on June 28, 2009 (a Sunday).
- McKees Rocks is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Chester. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Mays<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Mt. Calvary Cemetery
John James McCook (Social reformer, educator)
- He was born in Lisbon (OH) on February 4, 1843 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on January 9, 1927 (a Sunday).
- Lisbon is located in Columbiana County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John James McCook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Burr McIntosh (Actor)
- Full name: Burr William McIntosh
- He was born in Wellsville (OH) on August 21, 1862 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Wellsville is located nearby and to the west of Chester.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burr McIntosh<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 Chester to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Effie A. Milford (Actress)
- She was born in Steubenville (OH) on December 28, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Lauderdale (FL) on August 7, 1987 (a Friday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chester (which is located in Hancock County).
- Fort Lauderdale is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Effie A. Milford<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.