Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Skyline. 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.
Robert 'Lefty' Grove (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Lonaconing (MD) on March 6, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Norwalk (OH) on May 22, 1975 (a Thursday).
Lonaconing is located in Allegany County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Skyline (which is located in Mineral County).
He is buried at Frostburg Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Skyline. The cemetery is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
He was born in Cumberland (MD) on June 14, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Salisbury (PA) on April 4, 2007 (a Wednesday).
Cumberland is located in Allegany County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Skyline (which is located in Mineral County).
Salisbury is located in Somerset County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Skyline (which is located in Mineral County).
At the time of his death, he was 76.
He is buried at St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Skyline. The cemetery is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
Short Gap is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Skyline. Both communities are located in Mineral County.
At the time of his death, he was 64.
He is buried at Frostburg Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Skyline. The cemetery is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
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.