Osceola (Seminole County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Osceola ...

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

George 'Little George' Amick (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Little George' Amick<1>
- He was born in Vernonia (OR) on October 24, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on April 4, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Vernonia is located in Columbia County, Oregon.
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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Joe Auer (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Auer<1>
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Winter Park is located in Orange County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Osceola. The cemetery is located in Orange County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park<1>
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Neil Bonnett (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neil Bonnett<1>
- He was born in Hueytown (AL) on July 30, 1946 (a Tuesday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on February 11, 1994 (a Friday).
- Hueytown is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Grove Memorial Gardens<1>
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Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh<1>
- He was born in Dodge City (KS) on December 18, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Edgewater (FL) on November 3, 2006 (a Friday).
- Dodge City is located in Ford County, Kansas.
- Edgewater is located in Volusia County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Alexandria National Cemetery, which is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alexandria National Cemetery<1>
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Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
Mike Cuellar (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Cuellar<1>
- He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
- He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
- Ashland is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr. (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Gadsden is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Kirby Grant (Actor)
- Born: Kirby Grant Hoon, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kirby Grant<1>
- He was born in Butte (MT) on November 24, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Titusville (FL) on October 30, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Butte is located in Silver Bow County, Montana.
- Titusville is located in Brevard County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Missoula Cemetery, which is located in Missoula County, Montana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Missoula Cemetery<1>
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Billy Henderson (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Henderson<1>
- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on August 9, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on February 2, 2007 (a Friday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee<1>
- She was born on May 18, 1874 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 10, 1941 (a Friday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She 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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Napoleon 'Larry' Lajoie (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Woonsocket (RI) on September 5, 1874 (a Saturday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on February 7, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Woonsocket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Osceola. The cemetery is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park<1>
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Richard Manuel (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Manuel<1>
- He was born in Ontario on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Stratford is located in Ontario.
- Winter Park is located in Orange County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery<1>
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Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle<1>
- He was born in Watertown (WI) on December 20, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Daytona Beach (FL) on March 2, 1956 (a Friday).
- Watertown is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Osceola. The cemetery is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park<1>
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Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
- He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
Teddy Randazzo (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Randazzo<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross (Artist, TV personality)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross<1>
- He was born in Daytona Beach (FL) on October 29, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in New Smyrna Beach (FL) on July 4, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- New Smyrna Beach is located in Volusia County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Bob Saget (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
- Full name: Robert Lane Saget
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Saget<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills<1>
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Bobby Steel Smith (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Steel Smith<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Kaye Stevens (Singer, Actress)
- Born: Catherine Louise Stephens
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kaye Stevens<1>
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 21, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Osceola (which is located in Seminole County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Broward County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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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.