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Notable Births & Deaths for Maximo ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Maximo. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
  • Delia Salter Bacon     (Author)
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark 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>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Maximo to Kensico Cemetery
  • Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt     (Actor)
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark County).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark 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 northwest of Maximo. 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 Maximo 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark County).
    • Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
  • Edwin Othello Excell     (Composer)
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Maximo (which is located in Stark 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 49 miles [78.9 km] to the north northwest of Maximo. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Maximo to Lake View Cemetery
  • Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Albert 'Al' Hodge     (Actor)
  • James Ingram     (Musician, songwriter)
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark 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)
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark County).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 48.
    • He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Maximo. 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 Maximo 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 89.
    • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west northwest of Maximo. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Maximo to Lakewood Cemetery
  • Raymond Carl 'Ray' Kolp     (Professional baseball)
  • Rollo De Leon Lloyd     (Actor, writer)
  • Queena Mario     (Opera singer)
    • Born: Queena Marian Tillotson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Queena Mario<1>
    • She was born in Akron (OH) on August 21, 1896 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 28, 1951 (a Monday).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Maximo (which is located in Stark County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of her death, she was 54.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Maximo to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Albert Conrad 'Al' Mays     (1885/05/10:1890/05/02)
  • John James McCook     (Social reformer, educator)
  • Ida McKinley     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William McKinley (1897 - 1901))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida McKinley<1>
    • She was born in Canton (OH) on June 8, 1847 (a Tuesday) and died in Canton (OH) on May 26, 1907 (a Sunday).
    • Canton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Maximo. Both communities are located in Stark County.
    • Canton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Maximo. Both communities are located in Stark County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 59.

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.