Notable Births & Deaths for Jerome ...

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

• Mary Higgins Clark     (Author - Queen of Suspense)
  • Full name: Mary Theresa Elanor Higgins Clark
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Higgins Clark<1>
  • She was born in Bronx (NY) on December 24, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Naples (FL) on January 31, 2020 (a Friday).
  • Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
  • Naples is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Jerome. Both communities are located in Collier County.
  • At the time of her death, she was 92.
  • She is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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  • From Jerome to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
• Michael Collins     (Astronaut - Gemini 10, Apollo 11, USAF)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Collins<1>
  • He was born in Rome (Italy) on October 31, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Naples (FL) on April 28, 2021 (a Wednesday).
  • Naples is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Jerome. Both communities are located in Collier County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 90.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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  • From Jerome to Arlington National Cemetery
• Shirley June Fry Irin     (Professional tennis)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley June Fry Irin<1>
  • She was born in Akron (OH) on June 30, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on July 13, 2021 (a Tuesday).
  • Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
  • Naples is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Jerome. Both communities are located in Collier County.
  • At the time of her death, she was 94.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Denny Laine     (Musician, singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Brian Frederick Arthur Hines
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Denny Laine<1>
  • He was born in Tyseley (England) on October 29, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Naples (FL) on December 5, 2023 (a Tuesday).
  • Naples is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Jerome. Both communities are located in Collier County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • The body was cremated.
• Earl Morrall     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Morrall<1>
  • He was born in Muskegon (MI) on May 17, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on April 25, 2014 (a Friday).
  • Muskegon is located in Muskegon County, Michigan.
  • Naples is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Jerome. Both communities are located in Collier County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Donna Summer     (Singer)
  • Born: LaDonna Adrian Gaines
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donna Summer<1>
  • She was born in Boston (MA) on December 31, 1948 (a Friday) and died in Naples (FL) on May 17, 2012 (a Thursday).
  • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Naples is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Jerome. Both communities are located in Collier County.
  • At the time of her death, she was 63.
  • She is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Jerome to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens