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Notable Births & Deaths for Cuyahoga Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cuyahoga Heights. 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)
  • 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 in Summit County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cuyahoga Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
  • Dimitra Arliss     (Actress)
  • Delia Salter Bacon     (Author)
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Cuyahoga Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga 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)
  • Imogene Bliss     (Actress)
  • Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi     (Businessman)
  • 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 in Lorain County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Cuyahoga Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
    • Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • Clint Brown     (Major League Baseball)
  • Charles Francis Brush, Sr.     (Inventor)
  • Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell     (Cartoonist)
  • 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 in Lorain County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Cuyahoga Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 46.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Cuyahoga Heights. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cuyahoga Heights to Calvary Cemetery
  • Tim Conway     (Actor, comedian, writer, director)
  • Dr. William Thomas Corlett     (Medical pioneer)
  • Cheryl Crawford     (Producer)
  • Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 in Summit County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cuyahoga Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cuyahoga Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
    • He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Cuyahoga Heights. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Peace Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cuyahoga Heights to Mt. Peace Cemetery
  • 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 in Summit County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cuyahoga Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
    • Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Cuyahoga Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 63.
    • He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east northeast of Cuyahoga Heights. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cuyahoga Heights to Highland Park Cemetery
  • Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia     (Major League Baseball)

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.