Paintersville (Greene County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Paintersville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Paintersville. 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 north of Paintersville (which is located in Greene 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>
Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Paintersville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<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 Paintersville to Calvary Cemetery
Eugene Hoy Barksdale (Aviator)
- He was born in Goshen Springs (MS) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 11, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Goshen Springs is located in Rankin County, Mississippi.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hoy Barksdale<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 Paintersville to Arlington National Cemetery
Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<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 Paintersville to Arlington National Cemetery
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Paintersville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<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 Paintersville to Woodland Cemetery
Clem Bevans (Actor)
- Born: Clement Guy Blevins
- He was born in Cozaddale (OH) on October 16, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 11, 1963 (a Sunday).
- Cozaddale is located in Warren County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clem Bevans<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Paintersville to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Paintersville. Both communities are located in Greene 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Paintersville. 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 Paintersville 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 north of Paintersville (which is located in Greene 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 Paintersville to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Walter Richard Brookins (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on July 11, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 29, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Richard Brookins<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Paintersville to Valhalla 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 north of Paintersville (which is located in Greene 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 Paintersville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ralph Byrd (Actor)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on April 22, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on August 18, 1952 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Byrd<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 Paintersville 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 southeast of Paintersville (which is located in Greene 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 Paintersville 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 north of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie M. Cline<1>
Elinor Martineau Coyle (Author, photographer, historian)
- She was born in Marinette (WI) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 21, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Marinette is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elinor Martineau Coyle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Paintersville to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Paul Laurence Dunbar (Poet, novelist, playwright)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on June 27, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Dayton (OH) on February 9, 1906 (a Friday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Paintersville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Laurence Dunbar<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 Paintersville to Woodland Cemetery
Merie Ireland Earls (Actress)
- She was born in Morrow (OH) on May 13, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Glendale (CA) on November 4, 1984 (a Sunday).
- Morrow is located in Warren County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the east northeast of Paintersville. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merie Ireland Earls<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 Paintersville to Green Lawn Cemetery
Charles F. Engle (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on January 2, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Dayton (OH) on September 21, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Paintersville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. Engle<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 Paintersville to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Paintersville (which is located in Greene 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 north of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the southwest of Paintersville. The cemetery 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 Paintersville to Spring Grove Cemetery
Mary Elizabeth Clark Frye (Poet)
- She was born in Dayton (OH) on November 13, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on September 15, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Paintersville (which is located in Greene County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- She is buried at Baltimore Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Elizabeth Clark Frye<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Baltimore Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Paintersville to Baltimore 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Paintersville. Both communities are located in Greene 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 Paintersville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.