
Born near Oak Hills: 8 famous people within 35 miles
Washington Roebling, born in Saxonburg, 7 mi away, is the closest. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Oak Hills. No town in Pennsylvania lists more than Bethlehem, with 78. After Bethlehem, the next longest list in Pennsylvania is Altoona’s, with 69.
What stands out about Oak Hills’ famous people
Famous people born near Oak Hills
Nobody born in Oak Hills is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Disappearance of Cherrie Mahan
1976–1998Unsolved disappearance of 8-year old American girl

Cory Mazzoni
born 1989American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB)

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Oak Hills and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (3)
- Washington Roebling: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Eythe: Photographer not credited, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cory Mazzoni: slgckgc, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons