Notable Births & Deaths for Metz ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Metz. 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) at the age of 65. He is buried at West Park Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Cleveland is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Garfield Heights is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Albert Julius 'Lefty' Aber<1>
• Reverend Ernest Angley     (Televangelist, author)
  • Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
  • He was born in Mooresville (NC) on August 9, 1921 (a Tueday) and died in Akron (OH) on May 7, 2021 (a Friday) at the age of 99.
  • Akron is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
• Delia Salter Bacon     (Author)
  • She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday) at the age of 48. She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery (New Haven County, Connecticut).
  • Tallmadge is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Delia Salter Bacon<1>
• 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) at the age of 65. We don't have any burial details.
  • Chagrin Falls is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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 Tueday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Cleveland is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Cuyahoga Heights is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Imogene Bliss<1>
• 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) at the age of 87. He is buried at All Souls Cemetery (Geauga County, Ohio).
  • Parma is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi<1>
• 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) at the age of 52. He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Rocky River is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clint Brown<1>
• 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) at the age of 80. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Euclid is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Metz.
  • Cleveland is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Francis Brush, Sr.<1>
• 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) at the age of 94. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Orange is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Metz.
  • Cleveland is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. William Thomas Corlett<1>
• Cheryl Crawford     (Producer)
  • She was born in Akron (OH) on September 24, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on October 7, 1986 (a Tueday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Akron is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cheryl Crawford<1>
• 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) at the age of 59. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Cleveland is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Aurora is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross<1>
• Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt     (Actor)
  • He was born in Canton (OH) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1976 (a Wednesday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Canton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt<1>
• Michael Dokes     (Professional boxer)
  • He was born in Akron (OH) on August 10, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Akron (OH) on August 11, 2012 (a Saturday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery (Summit County, Ohio).
  • Akron is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Akron is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael Dokes<1>
• Hugh Malcolm Downs     (News anchor, author, game show host, music composer)
  • He was born in Akron (OH) on February 14, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on July 1, 2020 (a Wednesday) at the age of 99.
  • Akron is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Malcolm Downs<1>
• 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) at the age of 63. He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Euclid is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Luke Easter<1>
• Edwin Othello Excell     (Composer)
  • He was born in Uniontown (OH) on December 13, 1851 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 10, 1921 (a Friday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Uniontown is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edwin Othello Excell<1>
• 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) at the age of 62. He is buried at Visalia Public Cemetery (Tulare County, California).
  • Fairview Park is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia<1>
• 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) at the age of 49. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Moreland Hills is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James A. Garfield<1>
• 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) at the age of 85. She is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Garrettsville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucretia Garfield<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 79. The body was cremated.
  • Lakewood is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teri Garr<1>
• 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) at the age of 28. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Lake County, Ohio).
  • Alliance is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Metz.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>

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