Oak Forest (Baltimore County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Oak Forest ...

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

Charles Benjamin 'Babe' Adams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tipton (IN) on May 18, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Silver Spring (MD) on July 27, 1968 (a Saturday).
- Tipton is located in Tipton County, Indiana.
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Benjamin 'Babe' Adams<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
George Adamski (Author)
- He was born in Bydgoszcz (Poland) on April 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Silver Spring (MD) on April 23, 1965 (a Friday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Adamski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Arlington National Cemetery
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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Fullerton is located in Orange County, California.
- 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 Oak Forest to Greenlawn Cemetery
Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on December 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
Louis William Berger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on May 13, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on November 3, 1992 (a Tuesday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis William Berger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Arlington National Cemetery
William Peter Blatty (Novelist, screenwriter, actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on January 7, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on January 12, 2017 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Peter Blatty<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Edwin Thomas Booth (Actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on November 13, 1833 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 7, 1893 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Thomas Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Wilkes Booth (Presidental assassin, actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on January 10, 1838 (a Wednesday) and died in Port Royal (VA) on April 26, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Port Royal is located in Caroline County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east northeast of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wilkes Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Green Mount Cemetery
Toni Braxton (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Full name: Toni Michele Braxton
- She was born in Severn (MD) on October 7, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Severn is located in Anne Arundel County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
Traci Braxton (Singer)
- Full name: Traci Renee Braxton
- She was born in Severn (MD) on April 2, 1971 (a Friday) and died on March 12, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Severn is located in Anne Arundel County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- We don't have any burial details.
Melinda Byron (Actress)
- Born: Charline Newman
- She was born in Evanston (IL) on October 20, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on May 30, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Melinda Byron<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Michele Lee Henson (Actress)
- She was born in Annapolis (MD) on February 26, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on November 21, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michele Lee Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Grandview Cemetery
Rachel Louise Carson (Author, biologist, ecologist)
- She was born in Springdale (PA) on May 27, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Silver Spring (MD) on April 14, 1964 (a Tuesday).
- Springdale is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rachel Louise Carson<1>
Jim Castiglia (Professional football)
- He was born in Passaic (NJ) on September 30, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rockville (MD) on December 26, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Passaic is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- Rockville is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Castiglia<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Mary Agnes Meara Chase (Scientist, uffragette)
- She was born somewhere in Iroquois County (MD) on April 20, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on September 24, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Agnes Meara Chase<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Rosehill Cemetery
Margery Kimball Clifford (Author)
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 20, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on April 14, 2000 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margery Kimball Clifford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Arlington National Cemetery
Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- He was born in Britton (OK) on January 1, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on June 19, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Britton is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to United States Naval Academy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to United States Naval Academy Cemetery
William Raymond Corson (Author)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 25, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on July 17, 2000 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Raymond Corson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Arlington National Cemetery
Dr. Clyde L. Cowan (Scientist)
- Full name: Clyde Lorrain Cowan, Jr.
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 6, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on May 24, 1974 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Clyde L. Cowan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Arlington National Cemetery
John Charles Daly (Journalist, game show host)
- He was born in Johannesburg (South Africa) on February 20, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Chevy Chase (MD) on February 24, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Chevy Chase is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Daly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Arlington National Cemetery
Al DeMao (Professional football)
- Full name: Albert Marcellus DeMao
- He was born in New Kensington (PA) on February 29, 1920 (a Sunday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Glen Burnie (MD) on February 1, 2008 (a Friday).
- New Kensington is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Glen Burnie is located in Anne Arundel County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Oak Forest (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Oak Forest. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al DeMao<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Forest to Gate of Heaven 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.