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Notable Births & Deaths for Oakwood ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Oakwood. 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)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cuyahoga Heights is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Oakwood. 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 Oakwood 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Oakwood. 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 Oakwood to Lake View Cemetery
- Tim Conway (Actor, comedian, writer, director)
- Dr. William Thomas Corlett (Medical pioneer)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 Oakwood to Kensico Cemetery
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west northwest of Oakwood. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakwood to Riverside Cemetery
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Oakwood. 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 Oakwood 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Oakwood. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakwood to Highland Park Cemetery
- Edwin Othello Excell (Composer)
- Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia (Major League Baseball)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Oakwood. 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 Oakwood to Lake View Cemetery
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Oakwood. 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 Oakwood 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Oakwood. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>
- 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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Oakwood (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Alliance is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Oakwood. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakwood to Evergreen 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. |
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