Abanaka (Van Wert County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Abanaka ...

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

Leon Ames (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Ames<1>
- He was born in Portland (IN) on January 20, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on October 12, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Jay County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Laguna Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- 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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Neil Alden Armstrong (Astronaut, test pilot)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neil Alden Armstrong<1>
- He was born in Wapakoneta (OH) on August 5, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on August 25, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Wapakoneta is located in Auglaize County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- The body was cremated.
Rick Derringer (Singer, musician, songwriter, producer)
- Born: Richard Dean Zehringer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Derringer<1>
- He was born in Celina (OH) on August 5, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Ormond Beach (FL) on May 26, 2025 (a Monday).
- Celina is located in Mercer County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Ormond Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
Eugene Franklin 'Bubbles' Hargrave (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Franklin 'Bubbles' Hargrave<1>
- He was born in New Haven (IN) on July 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on February 23, 1969 (a Sunday).
- New Haven is located in Allen County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
Kenneth MacDonald (Actor)
- Born: Kenneth Dollins
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth MacDonald<1>
- He was born in Portland (IN) on August 8, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday).
- Portland is located in Jay County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- 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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Dudley Nichols (Screenwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dudley Nichols<1>
- He was born in Wapakoneta (OH) on April 6, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 4, 1960 (a Monday).
- Wapakoneta is located in Auglaize County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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John Adams Tavener (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Celina (OH) on December 27, 1897 (a Monday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on September 14, 1969 (a Sunday).
- Celina is located in Mercer County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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Jim Tully (Writer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Tully<1>
- He was born in Saint Marys (OH) on June 3, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 22, 1947 (a Sunday).
- Saint Marys is located in Auglaize County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Abanaka (which is located in Van Wert County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Footnotes ...

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