Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Popes Corners. 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)
She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday) at the age of 48. She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery (New Haven County, Connecticut).
Tallmadge is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Popes Corners.
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) at the age of 65. We don't have any burial details.
Chagrin Falls is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Popes Corners.
He was born in Piacenza (Italy) on October 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Parma (OH) on June 21, 1985 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at All Souls Cemetery (Geauga County, Ohio).
Parma is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Popes Corners.
He was born in Euclid (OH) on March 17, 1849 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on June 15, 1929 (a Saturday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Euclid is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Popes Corners.
Cleveland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Popes Corners.
He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tueday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (King County, Washington).
Niles is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Popes Corners.
He was born in Orange (OH) on April 15, 1854 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on June 11, 1948 (a Friday) at the age of 94. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Orange is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Popes Corners.
Cleveland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Popes Corners.
She was born in Akron (OH) on September 24, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on October 7, 1986 (a Tueday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Akron is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Popes Corners.
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) at the age of 59. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Cleveland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Popes Corners.
Aurora is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Popes Corners.
He was born in Eagleville (OH) on March 27, 1852 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on September 26, 1915 (a Sunday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Erie Cemetery (Erie County, Pennsylvania).
Eagleville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Popes Corners.
He was born in Akron (OH) on August 10, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Akron (OH) on August 11, 2012 (a Saturday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery (Summit County, Ohio).
Akron is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Popes Corners.
Akron is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Popes Corners.
He was born in Jonestown (MS) on August 4, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Euclid (OH) on March 29, 1979 (a Thursday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Euclid is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Popes Corners.
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) at the age of 49. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Moreland Hills is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Popes Corners.
Lucretia Garfield (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James A. Garfield (March 1881 - September 1881))
She was born in Garrettsville (OH) on April 19, 1832 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on March 14, 1918 (a Thursday) at the age of 85. She is buried at Lake View Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
Garrettsville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Popes Corners.
Dave Grohl (Singer, songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the band 'Nirvana')
Full name: David Eric Grohl
He was born in Warren (OH) on January 14, 1969 (a Tueday)
Warren is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Popes Corners.
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) at the age of 28. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Lake County, Ohio).
Painesville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Popes Corners.
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.