New Portage (Summit County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Portage ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Portage. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of New Portage. 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 New Portage to West Park Cemetery
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 nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
Abe Atkins (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Tamms (IL) on November 20, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Akron (OH) on October 17, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Tamms is located in Alexander County, Illinois.
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glendale Cemetery, located nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Atkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glendale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glendale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage to Glendale Cemetery
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of New Portage. Both communities are located in Summit 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 (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of New Portage (which is located in Summit 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>
Cliff Battles (Professional football)
- He was born in Akron (OH) on May 1, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on April 28, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff Battles<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 Tuesday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of New Portage. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Imogene Bliss<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 New Portage to Lake View Cemetery
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).
- Parma is located in Cuyahoga County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north northeast of New Portage. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hector 'Chef Boyardee' Boiardi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Souls Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Souls Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage to All Souls Cemetery
Dean Chance (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on June 1, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Wooster (OH) on October 11, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Chance<1>
Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<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).
- Orange is located in Cuyahoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of New Portage. 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 New Portage to Riverside Cemetery
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 nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage 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 in Portage County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of New Portage. 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 New Portage to Riverside Cemetery
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).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
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 nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- Akron is located nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of New Portage.
- 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 New Portage 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 nearby and to the northeast of New Portage.
- 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>
Pearl M. Early (Actress)
- She was born in Wooster (OH) on December 30, 1878 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on June 17, 1960 (a Friday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl M. Early<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of New Portage (which is located in Summit 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage to Oak Woods Cemetery
Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis (Played both professional football and baseball)
- He was born in Cloverdale (VA) on February 3, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Wooster (OH) on April 5, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Cloverdale is located in Botetourt County, Virginia.
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of New Portage. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wooster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage to Wooster Cemetery
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).
- Painesville is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Alliance is located in Stark County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Portage to Evergreen Cemetery
Anne Heche (Actress)
- Full name: Anne Celeste Heche
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of New Portage (which is located in Summit County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Heche<1>

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.