Notable Births & Deaths for Newell ...

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

• Charles Wesley Bennett     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tueday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday) at the age of 72.
  • New Castle is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 52. She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Sewickley is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Caitlin Clarke<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) at the age of 89. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery (Brooke County, West Virginia).
  • Wellsburg is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
• 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) at the age of 44. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Coraopolis is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
• 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) at the age of 36.
  • Steubenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
• 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) at the age of 30. He is buried at Akins Cemetery (Sequoyah County, Oklahoma).
  • East Liverpool is located Less than 2 miles to the east of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<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) at the age of 87. He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery (Adams County, Mississippi).
  • Mingo Junction is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
• 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) at the age of 59. He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Dallas County, Texas).
  • Steubenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
• Dane Tyrez Jackson     (National Football League (NFL))
  • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday)
  • Coraopolis is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Newell.
• 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) at the age of 61. We don't have any burial details.
  • Weirton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gary Michael Jeter<1>
• Michael Keaton     (Actor)
  • Born: Michael John Douglas
  • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday)
  • Coraopolis is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Newell.
• 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) at the age of 82. He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery (Bergen County, New Jersey).
  • Beaver Falls is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tony Lip<1>
• 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) at the age of 78. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Steubenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dean Martin<1>
• Billy Mays     (Television 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) at the age of 50. He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • McKees Rocks is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy Mays<1>
• 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) at the age of 83. He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
  • Lisbon is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John James McCook<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Wellsville is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Burr McIntosh<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) at the age of 82.
  • Steubenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 86. He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery (Hampshire County, Massachusetts).
  • Steubenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Ault 'Tad' Mosel<1>
• Thomas Joseph 'Tom' Needham     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Dublin (Ireland) on April 17, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on December 14, 1926 (a Tueday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Jefferson County, Ohio).
  • Steubenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas Joseph 'Tom' Needham<1>
• Charles Ogle     (Actor)
  • Full name: Charles Stanton Ogle
  • He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 5, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on October 11, 1940 (a Friday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Steubenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Ogle<1>
• Joseph L. Quest     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 16, 1852 (a Tueday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 14, 1924 (a Friday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (San Diego County, California).
  • New Castle is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Newell.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph L. Quest<1>

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