Highland Heights (Cuyahoga County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Highland Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Highland 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)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Garfield Heights is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west southwest of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Julius 'Lefty' Aber<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to West Park Cemetery
Lisa Lou Banes (Actress)
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Highland 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lisa Lou Banes<1>
Imogene Bliss (Actress)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cuyahoga Heights is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of Highland Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Imogene Bliss<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Lake View Cemetery
Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi (Businessman)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Souls Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to All Souls Cemetery
Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west southwest of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Lakewood Park Cemetery
Charles Francis Brush, Sr. (Inventor)
- 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 nearby and to the northwest of Highland Heights.
- Cleveland is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of Highland Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Francis Brush, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Lake View Cemetery
Tim Conway (Actor, comedian, writer, director)
- Born: Thomas Daniel Conway
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Highland Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Conway<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Westwood Memorial Park
Dr. William Thomas Corlett (Medical pioneer)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west southwest of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. William Thomas Corlett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Riverside Cemetery
Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross (Major League Baseball)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Highland Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west southwest of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Riverside Cemetery
Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
- 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 nearby and to the northwest of Highland Heights.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southwest of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luke Easter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Highland Park Cemetery
Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Edward Miguel Garcia
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Visalia Public Cemetery, which is located in Tulare County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Visalia Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Visalia Public Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights 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
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga 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 nearby and to the west southwest of Highland Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James A. Garfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Lake View Cemetery
Lucretia Garfield (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James A. Garfield (March 1881 - September 1881))
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Highland Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 nearby and to the west southwest of Highland Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucretia Garfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Lake View Cemetery
Teri Garr (Actress)
- Full name: Terry Ann Garr
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teri Garr<1>
Louis Robert 'Bob' Golic (Professional football)
- He was born in Willowick (OH) on June 19, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Chardon (OH) on June 28, 2013 (a Friday).
- Willowick is located nearby and to the north of Highland Heights.
- Chardon is located in Geauga County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Highland Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Robert 'Bob' Golic<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Souls Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to All Souls Cemetery
Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley (Major League Baseball)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Highland Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Alliance is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Highland Heights. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Evergreen Cemetery
Anne Heche (Actress)
- Full name: Anne Celeste Heche
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Highland Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Heche<1>
Albert 'Al' Hodge (Actor)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Highland Heights (which is located in Cuyahoga 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert 'Al' Hodge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Kensico Cemetery
Bill Kennedy (Actor)
- Born: Willard Kennedy
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of Highland Heights.
- Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
Dayton Clarence Miller (Medical pioneer)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Highland Heights. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of Highland Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dayton Clarence Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland Heights to Lake View Cemetery
Paul Newman (Oscar winning actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, race car driver)
- He was born in Shaker Heights (OH) on January 26, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Westport (CT) on September 26, 2008 (a Friday).
- Shaker Heights is located nearby and to the southwest of Highland Heights.
- Westport is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Newman<1>

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.