Burton Lake (Geauga County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Burton Lake ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Burton Lake. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Burton Lake. 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 Burton Lake to West Park Cemetery
Reverend Ernest Angley (Televangelist, author)
- Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
- 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 in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
Abe Atkins (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Tamms (IL) on November 20, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Akron (OH) on October 17, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Tamms is located in Alexander County, Illinois.
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glendale Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Atkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glendale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glendale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Glendale Cemetery
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- 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 in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Street Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Grove Street Cemetery
Lisa Lou Banes (Actress)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lisa Lou Banes<1>
Cliff Battles (Professional football)
- He was born in Akron (OH) on May 1, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on April 28, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff Battles<1>
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Burton Lake. 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 Burton Lake 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northwest of Burton Lake. 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 Burton Lake to All Souls 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Burton Lake. 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 Burton Lake to Lake View Cemetery
George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Nick Ceroli (Musician)
- He was born in Warren (OH) on December 22, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Ceroli<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Tim Conway (Actor, comedian, writer, director)
- Born: Thomas Daniel Conway
- He was born in Willoughby (OH) on December 15, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 14, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Willoughby is located in Lake County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Conway<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Westwood Memorial Park
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake. 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 Burton Lake to Riverside Cemetery
Cheryl Crawford (Producer)
- 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 in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cheryl Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Kensico Cemetery
Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross (Major League Baseball)
- 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross<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 Burton Lake to Riverside Cemetery
Edgar Leander Cushman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Eagleville (OH) on March 27, 1852 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on September 26, 1915 (a Sunday).
- Eagleville is located in Ashtabula County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Erie is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Leander Cushman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Erie Cemetery
Michael Dokes (Professional boxer)
- 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 in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Dokes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Peace Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Mt. Peace Cemetery
Hugh Malcolm Downs (News anchor, author, game show host, music composer)
- 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 in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Malcolm Downs<1>
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Burton Lake. 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 Burton Lake to Highland Park Cemetery
Edward Sylvester Ellis (Author)
- He was born in Geneva (OH) on April 11, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in Cliff Island (ME) on June 20, 1916 (a Tuesday).
- Geneva is located in Ashtabula County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cliff Island is located in Cumberland County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Sylvester Ellis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Burton Lake to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Claude Haunscomb Foster (Automotive pioneer, philanthropist)
- He was born in Brooklyn (OH) on December 23, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Bellevue (OH) on June 21, 1965 (a Monday).
- Brooklyn is located in Cuyahoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Burton Lake (which is located in Geauga County).
- Bellevue is located in Sandusky County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Burton Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Haunscomb Foster<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 Burton Lake to Riverside 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.