York (Shiawassee County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for York ...

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

Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose (Actress, model)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northeast of York. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
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Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Born: Anthony Trankina
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Fontane<1>
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on September 18, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on June 30, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills<1>
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Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
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- He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia.
- Novi is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harry 'Billy' Jones<1>
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Spring Hill is located in Hernando County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, which is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories<1>
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Dale Livingston (Professional football)
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- He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday).
- Plymouth is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
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- He was born in Trenton (MI) on May 4, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Troy (MI) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Trenton is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Troy is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael Grant Marshall
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- He was born in Adrian (MI) on January 15, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Zephyrhills (FL) on May 31, 2021 (a Monday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Zephyrhills is located in Pasco County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Chapel Hill Gardens, which is located in Pasco County, Florida.
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Lewis Albert Martin (Musician)
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- He was born on April 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on August 12, 2005 (a Friday).
- Livonia is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the northeast of York. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Elijah McCoy (Inventor)
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- He was born in Ontario on May 2, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Eloise (MI) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Colchester is located in Ontario.
- Eloise is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northeast of York. The cemetery is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park<1>
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Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Ontario in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday).
- Windsor is located in Ontario.
- Wayne is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- We don't have any burial details.
Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Ypsilanti (MI) on December 23, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on November 24, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of York. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Johnny Paris (Musician)
- Born: John M. Pocisk
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- He was born in Walbridge (OH) on August 29, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 1, 2006 (a Monday).
- Walbridge is located in Wood County, Ohio.
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of York. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Edward Roy Patten (Singer)
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- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on August 27, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on February 25, 2005 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Livonia is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the northeast of York. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Danny Thomas (Actor, singer, producer)
- Born: Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Danny Thomas<1>
- He was born in Deerfield (MI) on January 6, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1991 (a Wednesday).
- Deerfield is located in Lenawee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
James Vernor, Sr. (Creator of Vernor's Ginger Ale)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Vernor, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Albany (NY) on April 11, 1843 (a Tuesday) and died in Grosse Ile (MI) on October 29, 1927 (a Saturday).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- Grosse Ile is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
Shirley Verrett (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Verrett<1>
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 31, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 5, 2010 (a Friday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Memorial Park<1>
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Martha Vickers (Actress, model)
- Born: Martha MacVicar
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Vickers<1>
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on May 28, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 2, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Afton Williamson (Actress)
- She was born in Sylvania (OH) on September 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- Sylvania is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).

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.