Notable Births & Deaths for Hiorra ...

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

• Reverend Robert S. Graetz     (Minister, activist)
  • He was born in Clarksburg (WV) on May 16, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on September 20, 2020 (a Sunday) at the age of 92. We don't have any burial details.
  • Clarksburg is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Hiorra.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Reverend Robert S. Graetz<1>
• Bernard H. Hyman     (Producer, writer, director)
  • He was born in Grafton (WV) on August 20, 1895 (a Tueday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 7, 1942 (a Monday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Grafton is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Hiorra.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bernard H. Hyman<1>
• Anna Marie Jarvis     (Founder of Mother's Day, social activist)
  • She was born in Webster (WV) on May 1, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in West Chester (PA) on November 24, 1948 (a Wednesday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Bluemont Cemetery (Taylor County, West Virginia).
  • Webster is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Hiorra.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anna Marie Jarvis<1>
• Don Knotts     (Actor, comedian)
  • Full name: Jesse Donald Knotts
  • He was born in Morgantown (WV) on July 21, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Morgantown is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Hiorra.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Don Knotts<1>
• Ronald 'Ron' Lancaster     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Fairchance (PA) on October 14, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on September 18, 2008 (a Thursday) at the age of 69. The body was cremated.
  • Fairchance is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Hiorra.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ronald 'Ron' Lancaster<1>
• Peter Marshall     (Game show host, actor, singer)
  • Born: Ralph Pierre LaCock
  • He was born in Clarksburg (WV) on March 30, 1926 (a Tueday) and died in Encino (CA) on August 15, 2024 (a Thursday) at the age of 98. The body was cremated.
  • Clarksburg is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Hiorra.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter Marshall<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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Hiorra.
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Hiorra.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frankie Yankovic<1>

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