Claremont (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Claremont ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Claremont. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ricky Lee Adams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Cucamonga (CA) on October 28, 2011 (a Friday).
- Upland is located nearby and to the east of Claremont.
- Rancho Cucamonga is located in San Bernardino County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located nearby and to the southeast of Claremont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Lee Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellevue Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellevue Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Bellevue Memorial Park
Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on August 24, 1986 (a Sunday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on April 9, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Fullerton is located in Orange County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Washington County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian (Professional football)
- Born: Benjamin James Agajanin
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on August 28, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Cathedral City (CA) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- Cathedral City is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian<1>
Philip Ahn (Actor)
- Born: Pil Lip Ahn
- He was born in Highland Park (CA) on May 29, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Ahn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Duane Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: Duane Douglas Allen
- He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Alhambra is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Pasadena is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duane Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Christopher Allport (Actor)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on June 17, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Wrightwood (CA) on January 25, 2008 (a Friday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Wrightwood is located in San Bernardino County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which is located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Allport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Matthew Ansara (Actor, bodybuilder)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on August 29, 1965 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 2001 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Monrovia is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Ansara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Albert Edward Anson (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on September 14, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Monrovia is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Edward Anson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard Willard Armour (Author, poet)
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on July 15, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Claremont on February 28, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- San Pedro is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Claremont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Willard Armour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pomona Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Pomona Cemetery
Loyd 'Pig' Arms (Professional football)
- He was born in Sulphur (OK) on September 24, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on June 18, 1999 (a Friday).
- Sulphur is located in Murray County, Oklahoma.
- Garden Grove is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyd 'Pig' Arms<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Riverside National Cemetery
Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Conrad Ashby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Riverside National Cemetery
Arleen Auger (Opera singer)
- Full name: Joyce Arleen Auger
- She was born in South Gate (CA) on September 13, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Loosduinen (Netherlands) on June 10, 1993 (a Thursday).
- South Gate is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arleen Auger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Ferncliff Cemetery
Raymond Bailey (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Raymond Thomas Bailey
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on May 6, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Irvine (CA) on April 15, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Irvine is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bailey<1>
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lowell is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Riverside National Cemetery
Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- He was born in Blue Ridge (TX) on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Blue Ridge is located in Collin County, Texas.
- El Monte is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Norman H. Bartold (Actor)
- Full name: Norman Hillman Bartold
- He was born somewhere in Alameda County (CA) on August 6, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 28, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman H. Bartold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Riverside National Cemetery
Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke (Singer, musician, actor)
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on February 12, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ana (CA) on May 30, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Greenwood Memorial Park
Dallas Denver Bixler (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Hutchinson (KS) on February 17, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Buena Park (CA) on August 13, 1990 (a Monday).
- Hutchinson is located in Reno County, Kansas.
- Buena Park is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dallas Denver Bixler<1>
Keith Black (Professional auto racing, engineer)
- He was born in Huntington Park (CA) on June 25, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Downey (CA) on May 13, 1991 (a Monday).
- Huntington Park is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Downey is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keith Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Whitney Blake (Actress)
- She was born in Eagle Rock (CA) on February 20, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Edgartown (MA) on September 28, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Eagle Rock is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Claremont. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Edgartown is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney Blake<1>
Eddie Bockman (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Joseph Edward Bockman
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on July 26, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Millbrae (CA) on September 29, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Claremont (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- Millbrae is located in San Mateo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Claremont. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Bockman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Claremont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.