Notable Births & Deaths for Elk ...

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

• Marshall 'Biggie' Goldberg     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Elkins (WV) on October 24, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 3, 2006 (a Monday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Ridge Lawn Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Elkins is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Elk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marshall 'Biggie' Goldberg<1>
• Andrew Wasil Seminick     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Pierce (WV) on September 12, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Melbourne (FL) on February 22, 2004 (a Sunday) at the age of 83.
  • Pierce is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Elk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew Wasil Seminick<1>
• Frankie Yankovic     (Musician, bandleader)
  • Full name: Frank John Yankovic
  • He was born in Davis (WV) on July 28, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in New Port Richey (FL) on October 14, 1998 (a Wednesday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Davis is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Elk.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frankie Yankovic<1>