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• Coyle, William Radford    b. 1878  d. 1962
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Pennsylvania's 30th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1925 to 1927 and from 1929 to 1933.
  Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   
• Doolittle, Hilda 'H.D.'    b. September 10, 1886  d. September 27, 1961
  Poet. Wrote under the none-de-plume "H. D." She published volumes of poetry including "Sea Garden," "Hippolytus Temporizes," "Red Roses for Bronze," and "Helen in Egypt". She authored the novels "Palimpsest," "Hedylus," and "Tribute to Freud."
  Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   
• Doster, William E.   b. January 8, 1837  d. July 2, 1919
  Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A law student at the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Army and was appointed a Captian in the Pennsylvania Cavalry Corps. In 1862, he was promoted Major in 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Army of the Potomac and participated in the Antietam Campaign. At the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, he was a Lieutenant Colonel in command of regiment in support of a battery of field artillery when he distinguished himself in successful repel of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   
• Grace, Eugene Gifford   b. August 27, 1876  d. July 26, 1960
  Eugene Grace worked for the Bethlehem Steel for almost 60 years and made it into the nation's second largest steelmaker. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1899 with a degree in elect.eng. During his leadership the company became the largest single supplier of arms for the Allies during World War I. Grace encouraged the production of the company's H beams for skyscrapers. During WWII, Bethlehem Steel produced 73 million tons of steel, roughly one-third of the armor and parts for the big...[Read More]
  Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   
• Kaslaitis, William   b. February 8, 1921  d. April 19, 2004
  Radio Broadcaster. Working for Voice of America out of the Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Building in Washington, D.C., he was considered the Voice of America for more than 15 years. He did news broadcasts with a worldwide audience. (Bio by: Decal)
  Memorial Park Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   
• Myers, Elizabeth Lehman    b. June 29, 1869  d. January 6, 1936
  Author. Wrote such books as "A Century of Moravian Sisters: A Record of Christian Community Life," as well as numerous papers of historical subjects. (Bio by: Laurie)
  Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   
• Sachs, Eddie    b. May 28, 1927  d. May 30, 1964
  Known as the Clown Prince of Auto Racing. Race car driver. Eight USAC National Championship wins, ten USAC Sprint Car wins. USAC Midwestern Sprint Car Champion, 1958. 8 time starter of the Indianapolis 500. Indianapolis 500 Pole Winner, 1960, 61. Best Indianapolis 500 finish, 2nd 1961. Killed in a firey crash on the 2nd lap of the 1964 Indianapolis 500, which also claimed the life of Dave MacDonald and injured Ronnie Duman and future 3 time 500 winners Johnny Rutherford and Bobby Unser. (Bio by: Jim Adams)
  Cause of death: Killed in second lap crash at Indianapolis 500, 1964
  Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   
• Schweder, John A. "Bull"   b. December 23, 1927  d. June 9, 2005
  Professional Football Player. Selected as a 1st Team All-American lineman in his senior year at the University of Pennsylvania in 1949. He played for the Baltimore Colts in 1950 and then was the left guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1951 to 1955. From 1956 to 1958 he was an assistant football coach at Villanova University followed by four years as line coach at Lafayette College. In the late 1960's he was a coach with the Pottstown Firebirds of the ACFL and in 1999 the University of...[Read More] (Bio by: Decal)
  Memorial Park Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
  Plot: Mausoleum
   
• Wright, Willard James 'Dick'  b. May 5, 1890  d. January 24, 1952
  Professional Baseball Player. He was a catcher for the Brooklyn Tip-Tops of the Federal League in 1915. He played in four games in the middle of that season. He went hitless in five at bats. (Bio by: Robert)
  Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
   

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