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Notable Births & Deaths for Mentor-on-the-Lake ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mentor-on-the-Lake. 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for West Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake 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.
  • Imogene Bliss     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Imogene Bliss<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Mentor-on-the-Lake to Lake View Cemetery
  • Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi     (Businessman)
  • Clint Brown     (Major League Baseball)
  • Charles Francis Brush, Sr.     (Inventor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Francis Brush, Sr.<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Mentor-on-the-Lake to Lake View Cemetery
  • Tim Conway     (Actor, comedian, writer, director)
  • Dr. William Thomas Corlett     (Medical pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. William Thomas Corlett<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
    • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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  • Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Aurora is located in Portage County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 59.
    • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Mentor-on-the-Lake to Riverside Cemetery
  • Edgar Leander Cushman     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 63.
    • He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Edward Sylvester Ellis     (Author)
  • James A. Garfield     (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
    • Full name: James Abram Garfield
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James A. Garfield<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. 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 Mentor-on-the-Lake to Lake View Cemetery
  • Teri Garr     (Actress)
    • Full name: Terry Ann Garr
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teri Garr<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 79.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Anne Heche     (Actress)
    • Full name: Anne Celeste Heche
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Heche<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 53.
  • Bill Kennedy     (Actor)
    • Born: Willard Kennedy
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 88.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Paul Newman     (Oscar winning actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, race car driver)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Newman<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Westport is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Benjamin Orr     (Musician)
    • Born: Benjamin Orzechowski
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Orr<1>
    • He was born in Lakewood (OH) on September 8, 1947 (a Monday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on October 3, 2000 (a Tuesday).
    • Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at St. Patrick Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
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  • Hollis Resnik     (Actress, singer)
  • Lila Pauline Robeson     (Opera singer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lila Pauline Robeson<1>
    • She was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 4, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Euclid (OH) on December 7, 1960 (a Wednesday).
    • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake (which is located in Lake County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 80.
    • She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Mentor-on-the-Lake. 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 Mentor-on-the-Lake to Lake View 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.