Nelson (Portage County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Nelson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nelson. 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 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the west northwest of Nelson. 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 Nelson to West Park Cemetery
Chris Alcaide (Actor)
- Full name: Christopher Alcaide
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on October 23, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on June 30, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chris Alcaide<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Desert Memorial Park
Reverend Ernest Angley (Televangelist, author)
- Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Tallmadge is located in Summit County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Street Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Grove Street 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage 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>
George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Nick Ceroli (Musician)
- He was born in Warren (OH) on December 22, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Ceroli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage 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 Nelson 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west northwest of Nelson. 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 Nelson to Riverside Cemetery
Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on April 22, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1931 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cheryl Crawford<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 Nelson to Kensico 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 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Aurora is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Nelson. Both communities are located in Portage County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west northwest of Nelson. 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 Nelson to Riverside Cemetery
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).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Nelson. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Dokes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Peace Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Mt. Peace Cemetery
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).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Malcolm Downs<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).
- Uniontown is located in Stark County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Othello Excell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Oak Woods Cemetery
Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on November 8, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 19, 1974 (a Friday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Flynn<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).
- Moreland Hills is located in Cuyahoga County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Nelson. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Nelson 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 nearby and to the southwest of Nelson.
- 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Nelson. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Nelson to Lake View Cemetery
Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Campbell (OH) on February 25, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (OH) on July 9, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Campbell is located in Mahoning County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tod Homestead Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Nelson. The cemetery is located in Mahoning County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Goldston, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tod Homestead Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tod Homestead Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nelson to Tod Homestead Cemetery
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 in Lake County, Ohio.
- Chardon is located in Geauga County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Nelson. 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 Nelson to All Souls Cemetery
Dave Grohl (Singer, songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the band 'Nirvana')
- Full name: David Eric Grohl
- He was born in Warren (OH) on January 14, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Nelson (which is located in Portage County).

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.