Avon (Lorain County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Avon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Avon. 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)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Avon (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 (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Julius 'Lefty' Aber<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to West Park Cemetery
Dimitra Arliss (Actress)
- She was born in Lorain (OH) on October 23, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Westwood (CA) on January 26, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Lorain is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dimitra Arliss<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Lagrange (OH) on March 27, 1839 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 6, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Lagrange is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Harvard Grove Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harvard Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harvard Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Harvard Grove Cemetery
Imogene Bliss (Actress)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Imogene Bliss<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Lake View Cemetery
Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi (Businessman)
- He was born in Piacenza (Italy) on October 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Parma (OH) on June 21, 1985 (a Friday).
- Parma is located in Cuyahoga County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the east northeast of Avon. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Souls Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to All Souls Cemetery
Keefe B. Brasselle (Actor, producer, author)
- Born: Henry Keefe Brasselle
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keefe B. Brasselle<1>
Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
- He was born in Black Ash (PA) on July 8, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Rocky River (OH) on December 31, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Black Ash is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
- Rocky River is located in Cuyahoga County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Lakewood Park Cemetery
Charles Francis Brush, Sr. (Inventor)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Francis Brush, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Lake View Cemetery
Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell (Cartoonist)
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 11, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Elyria (OH) on May 30, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Elyria is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Avon. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Westwood Cemetery
William H. 'Dad' Clarke (Major League Baseball)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Avon. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Dad' Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Calvary Cemetery
Dr. William Thomas Corlett (Medical pioneer)
- 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 (which is located in Lorain County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Avon (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 of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. William Thomas Corlett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Riverside Cemetery
Edward Dickinson (Author, musician)
- He was born in West Springfield (MA) on October 10, 1853 (a Monday) and died in Oberlin (OH) on January 25, 1946 (a Friday).
- West Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Oberlin is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Avon. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Dickinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Westwood Cemetery
Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luke Easter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Highland Park Cemetery
Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Edward Miguel Garcia
- He was born in San Gabriel (CA) on November 17, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Fairview Park (OH) on January 13, 1986 (a Monday).
- San Gabriel is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Fairview Park is located in Cuyahoga County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Visalia Public Cemetery, which is located in Tulare County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Visalia Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Visalia Public Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Visalia Public Cemetery
Teri Garr (Actress)
- Full name: Terry Ann Garr
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Avon (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teri Garr<1>
Henry Mather Greene (Architect)
- He was born in Brighton (OH) on January 23, 1870 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on October 2, 1954 (a Saturday).
- Brighton is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Mather Greene<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to San Gabriel Cemetery
Victor Felix 'Vic' Janowicz (Professional football)
- He was born in Elyria (OH) on February 26, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Columbus (OH) on February 27, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Elyria is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Felix 'Vic' Janowicz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to St. Joseph Cemetery
Bill Kennedy (Actor)
- Born: Willard Kennedy
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Avon (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
Robert Edwin Lee (Author)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Avon. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edwin Lee<1>
Edwin John McKean (Major League Baseball)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Avon. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin John McKean<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon to Calvary Cemetery
Dayton Clarence Miller (Medical pioneer)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Avon (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Avon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dayton Clarence Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avon 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.