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Notable Births & Deaths for Avon Point ...

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

  • Albert Julius 'Lefty' Aber     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Julius 'Lefty' Aber<1>
    • He was born in Cleveland (OH) on July 31, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Garfield Heights (OH) on May 20, 1993 (a Thursday).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east southeast of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for West Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to West Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Avon Point to West Park Cemetery
  • Dimitra Arliss     (Actress)
  • Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman     (Medical pioneer)
  • Imogene Bliss     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Imogene Bliss<1>
    • She was born in Cleveland (OH) on February 24, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Cuyahoga Heights (OH) on January 14, 2003 (a Tuesday).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Avon Point to Lake View Cemetery
  • Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi     (Businessman)
  • Keefe B. Brasselle     (Actor, producer, author)
    • Born: Henry Keefe Brasselle
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keefe B. Brasselle<1>
    • He was born in Elyria (OH) on February 7, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Downey (CA) on July 7, 1981 (a Tuesday).
    • Elyria is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Avon Point. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
    • Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • Clint Brown     (Major League Baseball)
  • Charles Francis Brush, Sr.     (Inventor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Francis Brush, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Euclid (OH) on March 17, 1849 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on June 15, 1929 (a Saturday).
    • Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Avon Point to Lake View Cemetery
  • Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell     (Cartoonist)
  • William H. 'Dad' Clarke     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Dad' Clarke<1>
    • He was born in Oswego (NY) on January 7, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Lorain (OH) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday).
    • Oswego is located in Oswego County, New York.
    • Lorain is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Avon Point. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 46.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Avon Point to Calvary Cemetery
  • Dr. William Thomas Corlett     (Medical pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. William Thomas Corlett<1>
    • He was born in Orange (OH) on April 15, 1854 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on June 11, 1948 (a Friday).
    • Orange is located in Cuyahoga County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
    • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Avon Point to Riverside Cemetery
  • Edward Dickinson     (Author, musician)
  • Luke Easter     (Professional baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luke Easter<1>
    • He was born in Jonestown (MS) on August 4, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Euclid (OH) on March 29, 1979 (a Thursday).
    • Jonestown is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
    • Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 63.
    • He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Avon Point to Highland Park Cemetery
  • Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia     (Major League Baseball)
  • Teri Garr     (Actress)
    • Full name: Terry Ann Garr
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teri Garr<1>
    • She was born in Lakewood (OH) on December 11, 1944 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 29, 2024 (a Tuesday).
    • Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 79.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Henry Mather Greene     (Architect)
  • Victor Felix 'Vic' Janowicz     (Professional football)
  • Bill Kennedy     (Actor)
    • Born: Willard Kennedy
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
    • He was born in Cleveland Heights (OH) on June 17, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on January 27, 1997 (a Monday).
    • Cleveland Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 88.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Robert Edwin Lee     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edwin Lee<1>
    • He was born in Elyria (OH) on October 15, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 8, 1994 (a Friday).
    • Elyria is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Avon Point. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Edwin John McKean     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin John McKean<1>
    • He was born in Grafton (OH) on June 6, 1864 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on August 16, 1919 (a Saturday).
    • Grafton is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Avon Point. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Avon Point to Calvary Cemetery
  • Dayton Clarence Miller     (Medical pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dayton Clarence Miller<1>
    • He was born in Strongsville (OH) on March 13, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on February 22, 1941 (a Saturday).
    • Strongsville is located in Cuyahoga County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Avon Point (which is located in Lorain County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Avon Point. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Avon Point to Lake View 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.