Barberton (Summit County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Barberton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Barberton. 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, Ohio.
- Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Barberton. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Park Cemetery<1>
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Reverend Ernest Angley (Televangelist, author)
- Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
- He was born in Mooresville (NC) on August 9, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Akron (OH) on May 7, 2021 (a Friday).
- Mooresville is located in Iredell County, North Carolina.
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of Barberton.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Tallmadge is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Barberton. Both communities are located in Summit County.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery<1>
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Lisa Lou Banes (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lisa Lou Banes<1>
- She was born in Chagrin Falls (OH) on July 9, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on June 14, 2021 (a Monday).
- Chagrin Falls is located in Cuyahoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- We don't have any burial details.
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, Ohio.
- Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Barberton. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi (Businessman)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north northeast of Barberton. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Souls Cemetery<1>
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Dean Chance (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Chance<1>
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on June 1, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Wooster (OH) on October 11, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Barberton. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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Cheryl Crawford (Producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cheryl Crawford<1>
- She was born in Akron (OH) on September 24, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on October 7, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of Barberton.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross<1>
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on January 20, 1873 (a Monday) and died in Aurora (OH) on November 2, 1932 (a Wednesday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Barberton. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt<1>
- He was born in Canton (OH) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1976 (a Wednesday).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills<1>
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Michael Dokes (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Dokes<1>
- He was born in Akron (OH) on August 10, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Akron (OH) on August 11, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of Barberton.
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of Barberton.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Barberton.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery<1>
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Hugh Malcolm Downs (News anchor, author, game show host, music composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Malcolm Downs<1>
- He was born in Akron (OH) on February 14, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on July 1, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of Barberton.
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
Pearl M. Early (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl M. Early<1>
- She was born in Wooster (OH) on December 30, 1878 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on June 17, 1960 (a Friday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Edwin Othello Excell (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Othello Excell<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (OH) on December 13, 1851 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 10, 1921 (a Friday).
- Uniontown is located in Stark County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis (Played both professional football and baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis<1>
- He was born in Cloverdale (VA) on February 3, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Wooster (OH) on April 5, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Cloverdale is located in Botetourt County, Virginia.
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Barberton. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery<1>
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Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>
- He was born in Painesville (OH) on June 2, 1875 (a Wednesday) and died in Alliance (OH) on April 28, 1904 (a Thursday).
- Painesville is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Alliance is located in Stark County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Lake County, Ohio.
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Anne Heche (Actress)
- Full name: Anne Celeste Heche
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Heche<1>
- She was born in Aurora (OH) on May 25, 1969 (a Sunday) and died in West Hills (CA) on August 14, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
Guy Jackson Hecker (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Jackson Hecker<1>
- He was born in Youngsville (PA) on April 3, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Wooster (OH) on December 3, 1938 (a Saturday).
- Youngsville is located in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Barberton. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery<1>
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Albert 'Al' Hodge (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert 'Al' Hodge<1>
- He was born in Ravenna (OH) on April 17, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 19, 1979 (a Monday).
- Ravenna is located in Portage County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Barberton (which is located in Summit County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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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.