Notable Births & Deaths for Independence ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Independence. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • Garfield Heights is located nearby and to the northeast of Independence.
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Independence. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 in Lorain County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Independence. 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)
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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 in Lorain County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
  • Cleveland is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • He is buried at Harvard Grove Cemetery, located nearby and to the north of Independence.
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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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • Cuyahoga Heights is located nearby and to the north of Independence.
  • At the time of her death, she was 84.
  • She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast of Independence. 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 nearby and to the northwest of Independence.
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Independence. 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 in Lorain County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Independence (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)
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Independence. 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • Cleveland is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast of Independence. 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 in Lorain County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • She is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west of Independence. 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 in Lorain County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Independence (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 Independence. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
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• Tim Conway     (Actor, comedian, writer, director)
  • Born: Thomas Daniel Conway
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Conway<1>
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Independence (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.
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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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • Cleveland is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 94.
  • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northwest of Independence. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • Aurora is located in Portage County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northwest of Independence. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
  • Akron is located in Summit County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Independence (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Independence. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Independence (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)
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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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Independence. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Independence. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Independence. 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.
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