As I passed through the gates of Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, located in Mifflintown, I immediately knew I had my work cut out for me. Among the thousands of stones, it was a single stone I was searching for, and I really had no clue where the grave was located beyond knowing it was within the … Continue reading Along the Way: Nancy Kulp
I pulled through the gates of Saints Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Cemetery, located just west of Berwick, in search of an actor who rests among the residents of the area. Also known as the Greek Catholic Cemetery, the cemetery is the final resting place of a troubled actor whose death is often listed as being … Continue reading The Rebel: Nick Adams
“Who we looking for this time?” my father asked as we entered the grounds of Fairview Cemetery, located just south of Pen Argyl. “I’m not sure,” Mom answered before I had a chance to reply. “But my guess it has to do with that large, heart-shaped stone.” She was correct on her guess. The stone … Continue reading Jayne Mansfield
Note: Before I start this article, on September 9, 2012, the historic theater burned to the ground. A new building has been erected on the ashes of the ruined theater. The Garman stood along East High Street, across from the Centre County Court House. It has been replaced with an office building. After being closed … Continue reading Ghosts of the Garman
As I passed through the massive gates of Cedar Hill Cemetery, just south of Hartford, Connecticut, I was immediately taken in by the size and beauty of the grounds. Although I had rough directions to the graves I was looking for, I stopped just inside the gate and grabbed a map of the notable graves … Continue reading Katharine Hepburn
“You're kind of young to know who Hedda was, aren’t you?” the groundskeeper asked as he curiously stared at me. This was my third attempt to locate the grave of Hedda Hopper on the grounds of Rose Hill Cemetery near Altoona and this was the first time I had encountered anyone able to help with locating … Continue reading Along the Way: Hedda Hopper
