Garden Isle (Medina County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Garden Isle ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Garden Isle. 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.

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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman<1>
- 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 in Lorain County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Harvard Grove Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast of Garden Isle. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harvard Grove Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Garden Isle to Harvard Grove Cemetery
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell (Cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell<1>
- 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 in Lorain County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Garden Isle. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garden Isle to Westwood Cemetery
Dean Chance (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Chance<1>
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on June 1, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Wooster (OH) on October 11, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
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 in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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- From Garden Isle to Kensico Cemetery
Edward Dickinson (Author, musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Dickinson<1>
- 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 in Lorain County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Garden Isle. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garden Isle to Westwood Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Garden Isle. 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 Garden Isle 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
Pearl M. Early (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl M. Early<1>
- She was born in Wooster (OH) on December 30, 1878 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on June 17, 1960 (a Friday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park<1>
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- From Garden Isle to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis (Played both professional football and baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis<1>
- He was born in Cloverdale (VA) on February 3, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Wooster (OH) on April 5, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Cloverdale is located in Botetourt County, Virginia.
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Garden Isle. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wooster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garden Isle to Wooster Cemetery
Henry Mather Greene (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Mather Greene<1>
- He was born in Brighton (OH) on January 23, 1870 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on October 2, 1954 (a Saturday).
- Brighton is located in Lorain County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Garden Isle to San Gabriel Cemetery
Guy Jackson Hecker (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Jackson Hecker<1>
- He was born in Youngsville (PA) on April 3, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Wooster (OH) on December 3, 1938 (a Saturday).
- Youngsville is located in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Garden Isle. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wooster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garden Isle to Wooster Cemetery
James Ingram (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: James Edward Ingram
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Ingram<1>
- He was born in Akron (OH) on February 16, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 29, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He 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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- From Garden Isle to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Shirley June Fry Irin (Professional tennis)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley June Fry Irin<1>
- She was born in Akron (OH) on June 30, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on July 13, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Naples is located in Collier County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- We don't have any burial details.
Tommy L. James, Jr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy L. James, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Massillon (OH) on September 16, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Massillon (OH) on February 7, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Massillon is located in Stark County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Massillon is located in Stark County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Garden Isle. The cemetery is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garden Isle to Rose Hill Memorial Park
Victor Felix 'Vic' Janowicz (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Felix 'Vic' Janowicz<1>
- He was born in Elyria (OH) on February 26, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Columbus (OH) on February 27, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Elyria is located in Lorain County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
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- From Garden Isle to St. Joseph Cemetery
Gus 'Honeycomb' Johnson, Jr. (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus 'Honeycomb' Johnson, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Akron (OH) on December 13, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Akron (OH) on April 29, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Garden Isle. 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 Garden Isle to Mt. Peace Cemetery
Herman W. Keiser (Professional Golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman W. Keiser<1>
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on October 7, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Akron (OH) on December 24, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Garden Isle. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
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- From Garden Isle to Lakewood Cemetery
Charles Franklin Kettering (Inventor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Franklin Kettering<1>
- He was born in Loudonville (OH) on August 29, 1876 (a Tuesday) and died in Dayton (OH) on November 25, 1958 (a Tuesday).
- Loudonville is located in Ashland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Garden Isle (which is located in Medina County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Garden Isle to Woodland 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.