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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)
- Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
- John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bray Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Bray Cemetery
- Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
- Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
- William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
- Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz (Medical pioneer)
- Dale Livingston (Professional football)
- Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Richard Lowe<1>
- Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall (Professional baseball)
- Lewis Albert Martin (Musician)
- He was born somewhere in Laurens County (FL) 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Albert Martin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From York to Woodlawn Cemetery
- Elijah McCoy (Inventor)
- Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore<1>
- Frank Malcom 'Yip' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- Johnny Paris (Musician)
- Edward Roy Patten (Singer)
- Ruby Starr (Musician)
- She was born in Toledo (OH) on November 30, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Sylvania (OH) on January 14, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Sylvania is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of York (which is located in Shiawassee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruby Starr<1>
- Danny Thomas (Actor, singer, producer)
- Born: Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Danny Thomas<1>
- James Vernor, Sr. (Creator of Vernor's Ginger Ale)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Vernor, Sr.<1>
- Shirley Verrett (Opera singer)
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. |
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