Pritchard (Portage County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pritchard ...

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

Chris Alcaide (Actor)
- Full name: Christopher Alcaide
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on October 23, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on June 30, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chris Alcaide<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Desert Memorial Park
Reverend Ernest Angley (Televangelist, author)
- Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Tallmadge is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Street Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Grove Street 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pritchard (which is located in Portage 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>
George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Nick Ceroli (Musician)
- He was born in Warren (OH) on December 22, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Ceroli<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 Pritchard to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on April 22, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1931 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. Crawford<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 Pritchard to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Cheryl Crawford (Producer)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Pritchard (which is located in Portage 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cheryl Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Kensico 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 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Aurora is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Pritchard. Both communities are located in Portage County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west northwest of Pritchard. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Pritchard to Riverside Cemetery
Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan (Founder of Texaco)
- He was born in Pulaski (PA) on December 31, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on March 11, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Lawrence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Glenwood Cemetery
Michael Dokes (Professional boxer)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Pritchard. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Dokes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Peace Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Mt. Peace Cemetery
Hugh Malcolm Downs (News anchor, author, game show host, music composer)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Malcolm Downs<1>
Edwin Othello Excell (Composer)
- He was born in Uniontown (OH) on December 13, 1851 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 10, 1921 (a Friday).
- Uniontown is located in Stark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Othello Excell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Oak Woods Cemetery
Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on November 8, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 19, 1974 (a Friday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Flynn<1>
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).
- Garrettsville is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Pritchard. Both communities are located in Portage 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 39 miles [62.8 km] to the northwest of Pritchard. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucretia 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 Pritchard to Lake View Cemetery
Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Campbell (OH) on February 25, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (OH) on July 9, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Campbell is located in Mahoning County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tod Homestead Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Pritchard. The cemetery is located in Mahoning County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Goldston, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tod Homestead Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tod Homestead Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Tod Homestead Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
Elizabeth Hartman (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Hartman
- She was born in Youngstown (OH) on December 23, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 10, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hartman<1>
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).
- Painesville is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Alliance is located in Stark County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Pritchard (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north northwest of Pritchard. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Evergreen Cemetery
Anne Heche (Actress)
- Full name: Anne Celeste Heche
- She was born in Aurora (OH) on May 25, 1969 (a Sunday) and died in West Hills (CA) on August 14, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Aurora is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Pritchard. Both communities are located in Portage County.
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Heche<1>
Albert 'Al' Hodge (Actor)
- He was born in Ravenna (OH) on April 17, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 19, 1979 (a Monday).
- Ravenna is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Pritchard. Both communities are located in Portage County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert 'Al' Hodge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pritchard to Kensico 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.