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Notable Births & Deaths for Eastgate ...

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

  • Michael Connor     (Musician)
  • Alfred Austell Cunningham     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Fred Dugan     (Professional football)
  • Harry Doll Earles     (Actor)
    • Born: Kurt Fritz Scneider
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Doll Earles<1>
    • He was born in Stolpen (Germany) on April 3, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 4, 1985 (a Saturday).
    • Sarasota is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Eastgate. Both communities are located in Sarasota County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Tiny Doll Earles     (Actress)
    • Born: Ella Annie 'Tiny Doll' Schneider
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tiny Doll Earles<1>
    • She was born in Stolpen (Germany) on July 23, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on September 6, 2004 (a Monday).
    • Sarasota is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Eastgate. Both communities are located in Sarasota County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 90.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Graeme Edge     (Musician, songwriter, poet)
    • Full name: Graeme Charles Edge
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Graeme Edge<1>
    • He was born in Rocester (England) on March 30, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 11, 2021 (a Thursday).
    • Bradenton is located in Manatee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Eastgate (which is located in Sarasota County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Wes Ferrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Bruno Philip Haas     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruno Philip Haas<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on May 5, 1891 (a Tuesday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 5, 1952 (a Thursday).
    • Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • Sarasota is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Eastgate. Both communities are located in Sarasota County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 61.
    • He is buried at Hope Cemetery, which is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Eastgate to Hope Cemetery
  • William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick     (Professional bowler)
  • Edith Grace 'The Kid' Houghton     (Baseball pioneer)
  • Emmett Kelly, Sr.     (Entertainer, circus clown)
    • Full name: Emmett Leo Kelly
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emmett Kelly, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Sedan (KS) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday).
    • Sedan is located in Chautauqua County, Kansas.
    • Sarasota is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Eastgate. Both communities are located in Sarasota County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • Barney McCosky     (Major League Baseball)
  • Terrence McNally     (Playwright)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terrence McNally<1>
    • He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on November 3, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 24, 2020 (a Tuesday).
    • Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
    • Sarasota is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Eastgate. Both communities are located in Sarasota County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • John Nash Ott     (Photographer, inventor)
  • Dr. Thomas Peebles     (Medical pioneer)
  • Angelo John Poffo     (Professional wrestler)
  • Robert Edward Ringling     (Opera Singer)
  • Edd J. 'Mr. Red' Roush     (Major League Baseball)
  • Dan Rowan     (Comedian, actor)
    • Full name: Daniel Hale Rowan
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Rowan<1>
    • He was born in Beggs (OK) on July 22, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Siesta Key (FL) on September 22, 1987 (a Tuesday).
    • Beggs is located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
    • Siesta Key is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Eastgate. Both communities are located in Sarasota County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Thorne Smith     (Author)
  • Marie Teresa 'Tere' Rios Versace     (Author)

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.