“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
Category: Actor/Actress
Ghosts of the Garman
The Garman Theater, Bellefonte 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 … Continue reading Ghosts of the Garman
Katharine Hepburn
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
Hedda Hopper
“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 Hedda Hopper
Marie Doro: A Forgotten Actress
The Stewart Family Graves, Duncannon. Marie's grave is on the left I arrived at the cemetery overlooking the confluence of the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers in search of a famous person buried in the sacred grounds. I had never heard of this person prior to receiving an email from Ryan. It was his email that … Continue reading Marie Doro: A Forgotten Actress
Tom Mix
Armed with the best directions I could obtain, I stepped out of the car into the warm weather of Southern California. I was definitely not missing the snow and arctic winds that were terrorizing those back in Pennsylvania at the moment. "Are you sure he's buried here?" Mom asked as she got out of the … Continue reading Tom Mix