Notable Births & Deaths for Columbia Center ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Columbia 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center. 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
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  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 99.
• Dimitra Arliss     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dimitra Arliss<1>
  • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Columbia Center. 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Delia Salter Bacon     (Author)
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  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain 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.
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• Lisa Lou Banes     (Actress)
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  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain 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.
• Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman     (Medical pioneer)
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  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Columbia Center. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
  • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • He is buried at Harvard Grove Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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• Imogene Bliss     (Actress)
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  • 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 northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (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 northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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• Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi     (Businessman)
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  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the east northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
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• 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Columbia Center. 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)
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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• Charles Francis Brush, Sr.     (Inventor)
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  • 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 northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (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 northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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• Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell     (Cartoonist)
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  • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Columbia Center. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
  • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • She is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
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• 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Columbia Center. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 46.
  • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west northwest of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
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• Dr. William Thomas Corlett     (Medical pioneer)
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  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 94.
  • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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• Cheryl Crawford     (Producer)
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  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain 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.
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• Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross     (Major League Baseball)
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  • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • Aurora is located in Portage County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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• Edward Dickinson     (Author, musician)
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  • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Columbia Center. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • He is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
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• Michael Dokes     (Professional boxer)
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  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
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• Hugh Malcolm Downs     (News anchor, author, game show host, music composer)
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  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
  • At the time of his death, he was 99.
• Luke Easter     (Professional baseball)
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  • 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 northeast of Columbia Center (which is located in Lorain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Columbia Center. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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• Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Edward Miguel Garcia
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  • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Columbia Center (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.
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