Cranmer (Summit County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cranmer ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cranmer. 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Cranmer. 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 south of Cranmer.
- 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 nearby and to the east of Cranmer.
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Cranmer (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 and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cranmer. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northeast of Cranmer. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Souls Cemetery<1>
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Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
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- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Cranmer. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery<1>
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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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Cranmer. 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 south of Cranmer.
- 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 and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Cranmer. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Cranmer (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 south of Cranmer.
- Akron is located nearby and to the south of Cranmer.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Cranmer.
- 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 south of Cranmer.
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Cranmer (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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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cranmer (which is located in Summit 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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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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Cranmer (which is located in Summit 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cranmer. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Cranmer (which is located in Summit 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cranmer. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cranmer (which is located in Summit 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, Ohio.
- Alliance is located in Stark County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Cranmer (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northeast of Cranmer. The cemetery 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Cranmer (which is located in Summit 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Cranmer (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.