Octa (Fayette County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Octa ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Octa. 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.

Berenice Abbott (Photographer)
- She was born in Springfield (OH) on July 17, 1898 (a Sunday) and died in Monson (ME) on December 9, 1991 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Monson is located in Piscataquis County, Maine.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Berenice Abbott<1>
Erma Bombeck (Columnist)
- Born: Erma Louise Fiste
- She was born in Bellbrook (OH) on February 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on April 22, 1996 (a Monday).
- Bellbrook is located in Greene County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Octa. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erma Bombeck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Woodland Cemetery
Perry Lafayette Botkin (Musician)
- He was born in Springfield (OH) on July 22, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 15, 1973 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Perry Lafayette Botkin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Glen Haven Memorial Park
William Riley Burnett II (Author, screenwriter)
- He was born in Springfield (OH) on November 25, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on April 25, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Riley Burnett II<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 Octa to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Milton Caniff (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on February 28, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on April 3, 1988 (a Sunday).
- Hillsboro is located in Highland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mt. Repose Cemetery, which is located in Rockland County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Caniff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Repose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Repose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Mt. Repose Cemetery
Ollie M. Cline (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Vernon (OH) on December 31, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (OH) on May 12, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Knox County, Ohio.
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie M. Cline<1>
William 'Buck' Ewing (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hoagland (OH) on October 17, 1859 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on October 20, 1906 (a Saturday).
- Hoagland is located in Highland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Buck' Ewing<1>
Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein (Artist)
- He was born in Darmstadt (Germany) on September 8, 1820 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (OH) on February 24, 1873 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Spring Grove Cemetery
Charley Grapewin (Actor)
- Born: Charles Ellsworth Grapevine
- He was born in Xenia (OH) on December 20, 1869 (a Monday) and died in Corona (CA) on February 2, 1956 (a Thursday).
- Xenia is located in Greene County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Corona is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Grapewin<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 Octa to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Alaina Reed Hall (Actress, singer)
- Born: Bernice Ruth Reed
- She was born in Springfield (OH) on November 10, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 17, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alaina Reed Hall<1>
Winfield Scott Hastings (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on August 10, 1847 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 14, 1907 (a Wednesday).
- Hillsboro is located in Highland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winfield Scott Hastings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Clarence M. Jones (Musician)
- He was born in Wilmington (OH) on August 15, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on June 1, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- Wilmington is located in Clinton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sugar Grove Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Octa. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence M. Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sugar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sugar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Sugar Grove Cemetery
Brooks Lawrence (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Springfield (OH) on January 30, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (OH) on April 27, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brooks Lawrence<1>
Earl M. Lawson, Jr. (Journalist)
- He was born in Xenia (OH) on February 1, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on January 14, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Xenia is located in Greene County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl M. Lawson, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Arlington National Cemetery
Edward Lewber (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on June 26, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Xenia (OH) on April 24, 1995 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Xenia is located in Greene County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Octa. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Lewber<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
Johnny D. Lytle (Musician)
- He was born in Springfield (OH) on October 13, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (OH) on December 15, 1995 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny D. Lytle<1>
Paul McCullough (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Paul Johnston McCullough
- He was born in Springfield (OH) on March 27, 1883 (a Tuesday) and died in Medford (MA) on March 25, 1936 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul McCullough<1>
John Grant Mitchell (Actor)
- He was born in Darbydale (OH) on June 17, 1874 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 1, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Darbydale is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the northeast of Octa. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Grant Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Green Lawn Cemetery
Eleanor Parker (Actress)
- Full name: Eleanor Jean Parker
- She was born in Cedarville (OH) on June 26, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on December 9, 2013 (a Monday).
- Cedarville is located in Greene County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor Parker<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 Octa to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
George 'Yatz' Proeser (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on May 30, 1864 (a Monday) and died in New Burlington (OH) on October 13, 1941 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- New Burlington is located in Clinton County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Yatz' Proeser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Spring Grove Cemetery
Harry Swoger (Actor)
- He was born in Clinton (OH) on March 6, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on June 14, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Clinton is located in Clinton County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Octa (which is located in Fayette County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Swoger<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Octa to Valhalla Memorial Park

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.