Notable Births & Deaths for Ashton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ashton. 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.

• Joe Auer
  • Professional football. He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park (Orange County, Florida).
  • Winter Park is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Auer<1>
• Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 31.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
• Mike Cuellar
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 73.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Cuellar<1>
• Darryl Dawkins
  • Professional basketball. He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Northampton County, Pennsylvania).
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darryl Dawkins<1>
• Michael 'Mickey' Doolin
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday) at the age of 71.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
• Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.
  • Professional baseball. He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Etowah County, Alabama).
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.<1>
• Sam Gruneisen
  • Professional football. He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday) at the age of 71.
  • Ocoee is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam Gruneisen<1>
• Mary Hatcher
  • Actress. She was born in Haines City (FL) on June 6, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 3, 2018 (a Tueday) at the age of 88. She is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Haines City is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Hatcher<1>
• Thomas Leach
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in French Creek (NY) on November 4, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Haines City (FL) on September 29, 1969 (a Monday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery (Polk County, Florida).
  • Haines City is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas Leach<1>
• Richard Manuel
  • Musician. He was born in Stratford (ON) on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tueday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Avondale Cemetery (Perth County, Ontario).
  • Winter Park is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Manuel<1>
• Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett
  • Musician. He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 56.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
• Teddy Randazzo
  • Musician. He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 68.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teddy Randazzo<1>
• Bob Saget
  • Full name: Robert Lane Saget
  • Comedian, TV host, director, actor. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Saget<1>
• Bobby Steel Smith
  • Singer. He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Steel Smith<1>
• Kaye Stevens
  • Born: Catherine Louise Stephens
  • Singer, Actress. She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 21, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery (Broward County, Florida).
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kaye Stevens<1>
• James Wren 'Zack' Taylor
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday) at the age of 76.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
• Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
  • Full name: Dennis D.T. Thomas
  • Musician, actor, composer. He was born in Orlando (FL) on February 9, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on August 7, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<1>
• Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker
  • Professional baseball. He was born in Muscotah (KS) on July 27, 1880 (a Tueday) and died in Orlando (FL) on July 27, 1948 (a Tueday) at the age of 68.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker<1>
• Monte Weaver
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>
• Taft 'Taffy' Wright
  • Born: Taft Shedron Wright
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Tabor City (NC) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on October 22, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Meadowbrook Cemetery (Robeson County, North Carolina).
  • Orlando is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Ashton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Taft 'Taffy' Wright<1>

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