Golden (Marshall County, WV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Golden ...

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

Billy Barty (Actor)
- Born: William John Bertanzetti
- He was born in Millsboro (PA) on October 25, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on December 23, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Millsboro is located in Washington County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Barty<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 Golden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, which is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Golden to St. John's Cemetery
Perry Como (Singer, actor, entertainer)
- Born: Pierino Ronald Como
- He was born in Canonsburg (PA) on May 18, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony (FL) on May 12, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Canonsburg is located in Washington County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Perry Como<1>
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Golden. 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:
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- From Golden to Franklin Cemetery
Henrietta Crosman (Actress)
- She was born in Wheeling (WV) on September 2, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Pelham Manor (NY) on October 31, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Pelham Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henrietta Crosman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Golden to Ferncliff Cemetery
Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Moundsville is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Golden. Both communities are located in Marshall County.
- Lafayette is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- 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 Frank DeVol<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Golden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall 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:
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- From Golden 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall 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 Golden to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Gene 'Augie' Freese (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 8, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Metairie (LA) on June 18, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene 'Augie' Freese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Golden to Metairie Cemetery
Rob Garrison (Actor)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 23, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Wheeling (WV) on September 27, 2019 (a Friday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rob Garrison<1>
Alex John Groza (Professional basketball, Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on October 7, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 21, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alex John Groza<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Golden to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
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 in Hancock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall 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>
William Ellsworth 'Elzy' Lay (Crime figure)
- He was born in Mount Pleasant (OH) on November 25, 1868 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 10, 1934 (a Saturday).
- Mount Pleasant is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Ellsworth 'Elzy' Lay<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 Golden to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
John Joseph 'Johnny' Lipon (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on November 10, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 17, 1998 (a Monday).
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Johnny' Lipon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Golden to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Robert 'Bob' Malloy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Canonsburg (PA) on May 28, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on February 20, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Canonsburg is located in Washington County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bob' Malloy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Golden to Gate of Heaven 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall 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 Golden to Westwood Memorial Park
William Holmes McGuffey (Author, educator)
- He was born in Claysville (PA) on September 23, 1800 (a Tuesday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on May 4, 1873 (a Sunday).
- Claysville is located in Washington County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Charlottesville is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holmes McGuffey<1>
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall 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>
George Ault 'Tad' Mosel (Playwright, screenwriter)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 1, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Concord (NH) on August 24, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- Concord is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, which is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Ault 'Tad' Mosel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wildwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Golden to Wildwood Cemetery
Joe Muranyi (Musician)
- He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on January 14, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on April 20, 2012 (a Friday).
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Golden (which is located in Marshall County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Muranyi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Golden to Ferncliff 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.