Find A Grave - Mahoning County

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
Dove, Robert L. 'Bob' b. February 21, 1921 d. April 19, 2006
Professional Football Player. A two time college All-American graduate of Notre Dame University, he went on to a successful National Football League career playing for the Chicago Cardinals from 1948 to 1953 and playing on the Detroit Lions championship teams of 1953 and 1954. In 1942 the defensive lineman won the Knute Rockne Award given to the nation's best college lineman. He was selected to play in the NFL's first All Pro game in 1951. After his playing days he became an assistant coach...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Dean Hill Cemetery, Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Gaunt, John C. b. 1813 d. January 13, 1886
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company G, 104th Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on November 30, 1864 at Franklin, Tennessee. His citation reads "Capture of flag." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Gurney-Friends Cemetery, Damascus, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 5, Lot D
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
Kennedy, James b. September 3, 1853 d. November 9, 1928
US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 18th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1903 to 1911. He was defeated as a Democrat in 1920.
Poland Riverside Cemetery, Poland, 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
Kucab, Johnny b. December 17, 1919 d. May 26, 1977
Major League Baseball Player. He was a pitcher for three seasons (1950 to 1952) with the Philadelphia Athletics. His best year was in 1951 when he won 4 games and saved 4. In a career 59 games, Kucab won 5 and lost 5 with a lifetime 4.44 ERA. (Bio by: C.S.)
Saint Johns Cemetery, Campbell, 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
Newton, Eben b. 1795 d. 1885
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 19th District, serving from 1851 to 1853. Member of Ohio State Legislature and State Court Judge.
Canfield Village Cemetery, Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Scheuer, Sandra 'Sandy' b. August 11, 1949 d. May 4, 1970
Victim of the Kent State University shooting. She was an honors student in speech therapy, and did not take part in any of the demonstrations. She was killed when the bullet struck her in the throat while she was walking to her next class. During the mid-1960s to early 1970s, the United States was engaged in the Vietnam War, a conflict that had split the country into two factions: those that opposed the war and those that supported it. By 1968, the country was so badly divided that...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Ohev Tzedek Cemetery, Canfield, 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
Whittlesey, Elisha b. 1783 d. 1863
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 13th and 16th District in the United States House of Reprsentatives, serving from 1823 to 1838. Member of Ohio State Legislature.
Canfield Village Cemetery, Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Woods, Rose Mary b. December 26, 1917 d. January 22, 2005
Watergate Figure. She was the Secretary to President Richard M. Nixon, and was blamed for the missing 18 and ½ minutes in a critical White House tape. Born in Sebring, Ohio, she worked as a pottery company secretary in Sebring, then moved to Washington, DC, where she became a typist on Capitol Hill. In 1950, her typing skills caught the eye of Congressman Richard Nixon, and he hired her to be his secretary. She would stay with him through his career, becoming a close personal friend of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Grandview Cemetery, Sebring, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA

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