Glendora (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Glendora ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Glendora. 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 in San Bernardino County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Glendora (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- Rancho Cucamonga is located in San Bernardino County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Glendora (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east southeast of Glendora. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- 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 Glendora 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Glendora (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 Glendora to Greenlawn Cemetery
Renee Adoree (Actress)
- Born: Jeanne De La Fonte
- She was born in Lille (France) on September 30, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Tujunga (CA) on October 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
- Tujunga is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Renee Adoree<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 Glendora to Hollywood Forever 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Glendora (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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 Glendora 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Pasadena is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 Glendora 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Glendora (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 Glendora to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Lois Andrews (Actress)
- Born: Lorraine Gourley
- She was born in Huntington Park (CA) on March 24, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Encino (CA) on April 5, 1968 (a Friday).
- Huntington Park is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 44.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Andrews<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 Glendora to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Monrovia is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 Glendora 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. 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 Glendora 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 (CA) on February 28, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- San Pedro is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Claremont is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Glendora. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- 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 Glendora 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 south of Glendora (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Glendora. 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 Glendora 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Glendora (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Glendora. 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 Glendora 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Glendora. 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 Glendora to Ferncliff Cemetery
Patricia Avery (Actress)
- Born: Elizabeth Anderson Avery
- She was born in Boston (MA) on November 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in La Crescenta (CA) on August 21, 1973 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- La Crescenta is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia Avery<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 Glendora to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Glendora (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Glendora. 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 Glendora to Riverside National Cemetery
Bob Barker (Game show host, animal rights activist)
- Full name: Robert William Barker
- He was born in Darrington (WA) on December 12, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood Hills (CA) on August 26, 2023 (a Saturday).
- Darrington is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
- Hollywood Hills is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Barker<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 Glendora to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Glendora. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Glendora. 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 Glendora 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Glendora (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Glendora. 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 Glendora to Riverside National Cemetery
Eileen Barton (Singer)
- Full name: Eileen Phyllis Barton
- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on November 24, 1924 (a Monday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on June 27, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- West Hollywood is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west of Glendora. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen Barton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Glendora to Westwood Memorial Park
Chief Luther Standing Bear (Author, actor)
- Born: Ota Kte
- He was born in Rosebud (SD) in December 1868 and died in Huntington Park (CA) on February 20, 1939 (a Monday).
- Rosebud is located in Todd County, South Dakota.
- Huntington Park is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Glendora. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Glendora. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chief Luther Standing Bear<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 Glendora to Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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.