Chester Center (Geauga County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chester Center ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chester Center. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to West Park Cemetery
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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Chester Center (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.
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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester Center to Lake View Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located nearby and to the northeast of Chester Center.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Souls Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to All Souls Cemetery
Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to Lakewood Park Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to Lake View Cemetery
Tim Conway (Actor, comedian, writer, director)
- Born: Thomas Daniel Conway
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Conway<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Chester Center (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.
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- From Chester Center to Westwood Memorial Park
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west southwest of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to Riverside Cemetery
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 and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west southwest of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to Riverside Cemetery
Edgar Leander Cushman (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Leander Cushman<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Chester Center (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to Erie Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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- From Chester Center to Highland Park Cemetery
Edward Sylvester Ellis (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Sylvester Ellis<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Chester Center (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Edward Miguel Garcia
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Visalia Public Cemetery, which is located in Tulare County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Visalia Public Cemetery<1>
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- From Chester Center to Visalia Public Cemetery
James A. Garfield (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
- Full name: James Abram Garfield
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James A. Garfield<1>
- He was born in Moreland Hills (OH) on November 19, 1831 (a Saturday) and died in Elberon (NJ) on September 19, 1881 (a Monday).
- Moreland Hills is located in Cuyahoga County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Elberon is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chester Center to Lake View Cemetery
Lucretia Garfield (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James A. Garfield (March 1881 - September 1881))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucretia Garfield<1>
- She was born in Garrettsville (OH) on April 19, 1832 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on March 14, 1918 (a Thursday).
- Garrettsville is located in Portage County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Chester Center. 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 Chester Center to Lake View Cemetery
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- The body was cremated.
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 and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Alliance is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Chester Center. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Ohio.
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- From Chester Center to Evergreen Cemetery
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga 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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- From Chester Center to Kensico Cemetery
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chester Center (which is located in Geauga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Chester Center. 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 Chester Center 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.