Old Chinatown (Cuyahoga County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Old Chinatown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Old Chinatown. 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 nearby and to the south of Old Chinatown.
- Garfield Heights is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Old Chinatown.
- 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 Old Chinatown to West Park Cemetery
Dimitra Arliss (Actress)
- She was born in Lorain (OH) on October 23, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Westwood (CA) on January 26, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Lorain is located in Lorain County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- 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 Dimitra Arliss<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Gertrude Astor (Actress)
- Born: Gertrude Irene Eyster
- She was born in Lakewood (OH) on November 9, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died on November 9, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Lakewood is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gertrude Astor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Hollywood Forever 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Old Chinatown. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lisa Lou Banes<1>
Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Lagrange (OH) on March 27, 1839 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 6, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Lagrange is located in Lorain County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Cleveland is located nearby and to the south of Old Chinatown.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Harvard Grove Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Old Chinatown.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harvard Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harvard Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Harvard Grove Cemetery
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 nearby and to the south of Old Chinatown.
- Cuyahoga Heights is located nearby and to the south of Old Chinatown.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of Old Chinatown.
- 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 Old Chinatown 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Old Chinatown. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to All Souls Cemetery
Keefe B. Brasselle (Actor, producer, author)
- Born: Henry Keefe Brasselle
- He was born in Elyria (OH) on February 7, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Downey (CA) on July 7, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Elyria is located in Lorain County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keefe B. Brasselle<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).
- Black Ash is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
- Rocky River is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of Old Chinatown. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Lakewood Park Cemetery
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).
- Euclid is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located nearby and to the south of Old Chinatown.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of Old Chinatown.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Francis Brush, Sr.<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 Old Chinatown to Lake View Cemetery
Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell (Cartoonist)
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 11, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Elyria (OH) on May 30, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Elyria is located in Lorain County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west southwest of Old Chinatown. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Westwood Cemetery
William H. 'Dad' Clarke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Oswego (NY) on January 7, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Lorain (OH) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday).
- Oswego is located in Oswego County, New York.
- Lorain is located in Lorain County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Old Chinatown. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Dad' Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Calvary Cemetery
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located nearby and to the south of Old Chinatown.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Old Chinatown.
- 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 Old Chinatown to Riverside 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 nearby and to the south of Old Chinatown.
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Old Chinatown.
- 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 Old Chinatown to Riverside Cemetery
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).
- Jonestown is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- Euclid is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east southeast of Old Chinatown. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luke Easter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Highland Park Cemetery
Claude Haunscomb Foster (Automotive pioneer, philanthropist)
- He was born in Brooklyn (OH) on December 23, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Bellevue (OH) on June 21, 1965 (a Monday).
- Brooklyn is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Bellevue is located in Sandusky County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Old Chinatown.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Haunscomb Foster<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 Old Chinatown to Riverside Cemetery
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).
- San Gabriel is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Fairview Park is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Old Chinatown. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Visalia Public Cemetery, which is located in Tulare County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Big Bear' Garcia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Visalia Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Visalia Public Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Old Chinatown to Visalia Public Cemetery
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Old Chinatown. 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 nearby and to the east of Old Chinatown.
- 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 Old Chinatown to Lake View Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Lakewood is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Old Chinatown. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teri Garr<1>
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 and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Chardon is located in Geauga County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Old Chinatown (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Old Chinatown. 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 Old Chinatown to All Souls 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.