Find A Grave - Youngstown

Baker, Floyd Wilson b. October 10, 1916 d. November 16, 2004
Major League Baseball Player: Quiet and unassuming infielder Floyd Baker could have played college football on a scholarship, but instead signed with the St. Louis Browns. Known as “Bake,” he broke into organized baseball with Mayfield of the Kitty League in 1938. He made his major league Debut on May 4, 1943, appearing in 22 games for the Brownies. 1944 saw him appear in 44 games, appearing in the 1944 World Series as a pinch hitter, although he struck out twice. Purchased by the Chicago White...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Bilon, Michael Patrick 'Little Pat' b. August 29, 1947 d. January 27, 1983
Actor. He is best remembered for his work on the 1982 film, "E.T.: The Extra Terrestial." Along with another dwarf actor, Tamara De Treaux, he played the role of 'E.T.' as well as working on other projects on the film. He also appeared in the 1981 film, "Under The Rainbow." He who stood only 2 feet 10 inches, was one of the smallest adult male dwarfs in the United States at one time. He also...[Read More]
Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Carney, Charles Joseph b. April 17, 1913 d. October 7, 1987
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 19th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1970 to 1979. Member of Ohio State Senate, serving in 1950.
Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Cooper, John Gordon b. April 17, 1872 d. January 7, 1955
US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 19th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1915 to 1937.
Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Goldston, Ralph b. February 25, 1929 d. July 9, 2011
Professional Football Player. For thirteen seasons (1952, 1954 to 1955, 1956 to 1965), he played at the corner-back, offensive-halfback and offensive-end positions in the National and Canadian Football Leagues with the Philadelphia Eagles, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes. Born Ralph Peter Goldston, he attended Memorial High School (Ohio) and played collegiate football at Indiana University before transferring to Youngstown State where he was named team captain. Selected by...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Hartman, Elizabeth (Mary Elizabeth) b. December 23, 1943 d. June 10, 1987
Actress. Elizabeth Hartman made her film debut in "A Patch of Blue" opposite Sidney Poitier. Her efforts earned her a nomination for an Academy Award as best Actress. She did not win, but later received a Golden Globe award . Her career quickly took hold and other movies followed..."The Group" "Your're a Big Boy Now" "The Fixer" "The Beguiled" "Intermission" and "Walking Tall." She appeared many times as a character actor on television and also appeared in the television pilot "Cages". She...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Kirwan, Michael Joseph b. December 2, 1886 d. July 27, 1970
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 19th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1937 to 1970.
Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Logan Jr., John Alexander b. July 24, 1865 d. November 11, 1899
Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born Manning Alexander Logan in Carbondale, Illinois, he served as a Major in the 33rd Volunteer Infantry, US Army. In actions at San Jacinto, Philippine Islands, November 11, 1899, Major Logan was killed while leading his battalion against heavy armed entrenchments of the enemy. For most distinguished gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on May 3, 1902. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Thom, Leonard b. September 8, 1917 d. October 5, 1946
Military Figure. Ensign Thom was Executive Officer aboard PT 109 under the command of Lt. John F. Kennedy. He was killed in a car crash after the war. (Bio by: Gary Lee Durst)
Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Thomas, William Aubrey b. June 7, 1866 d. September 8, 1951
US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 19th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1904 to 1911. He was defeated in 1910.
Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Tod, David b. February 21, 1805 d. November 13, 1868
25th Onio Governor. Born near Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of noted judge George Tod. He attended Burton Academy in Ohio and passed the bar in 1827. Entering local politics, he, took a seat in the Ohio state senate as a Democrat in 1838. He was appointed Minister to Brazil by President James K. Polk in 1847. Ten years later he returned to Youngstown to oversee his growing coal and iron business. In April 1860 he attended the Democratic national convention in Charleston, South Carolina. Two...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA

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