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Notable Births & Deaths for Saint Joseph ...

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

  • Reverend Ernest Angley     (Televangelist, author)
    • Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
  • Delia Salter Bacon     (Author)
  • Lisa Lou Banes     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lisa Lou Banes<1>
    • 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 north of Saint Joseph (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.
  • Nick Ceroli     (Musician)
  • Cheryl Crawford     (Producer)
  • Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross     (Major League Baseball)
  • Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt     (Actor)
  • Michael Dokes     (Professional boxer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Dokes<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
    • He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Saint Joseph. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Peace Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Saint Joseph to Mt. Peace Cemetery
  • Hugh Malcolm Downs     (News anchor, author, game show host, music composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Malcolm Downs<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
  • Edwin Othello Excell     (Composer)
  • James A. Garfield     (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
    • Full name: James Abram Garfield
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James A. Garfield<1>
    • 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage 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 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest of Saint Joseph. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Saint Joseph to Lake View Cemetery
  • Lucretia Garfield     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James A. Garfield (March 1881 - September 1881))
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
  • Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>
    • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 28.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north of Saint Joseph. The cemetery is located in Lake County, Ohio.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Saint Joseph to Evergreen Cemetery
  • Anne Heche     (Actress)
    • Full name: Anne Celeste Heche
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Heche<1>
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Saint Joseph. 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.
  • Albert 'Al' Hodge     (Actor)
  • James Ingram     (Musician, songwriter)
  • Shirley June Fry Irin     (Professional tennis)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley June Fry Irin<1>
    • She was born in Akron (OH) on June 30, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Naples (FL) on July 13, 2021 (a Tuesday).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • Naples is located in Collier County, Florida.
    • At the time of her death, she was 94.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Tommy L. James, Jr.     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy L. James, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Massillon (OH) on September 16, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Massillon (OH) on February 7, 2007 (a Wednesday).
    • Massillon is located in Stark County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • Massillon is located in Stark County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Saint Joseph. The cemetery is located in Stark County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Saint Joseph to Rose Hill Memorial Park
  • Gus 'Honeycomb' Johnson, Jr.     (Professional basketball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus 'Honeycomb' Johnson, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Akron (OH) on December 13, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Akron (OH) on April 29, 1987 (a Wednesday).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 48.
    • He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Saint Joseph. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Peace Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Saint Joseph to Mt. Peace Cemetery
  • Herman W. Keiser     (Professional Golf)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman W. Keiser<1>
    • He was born in Springfield (MO) on October 7, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Akron (OH) on December 24, 2003 (a Wednesday).
    • Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
    • Akron is located in Summit County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Saint Joseph (which is located in Portage County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 89.
    • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Saint Joseph. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Saint Joseph to Lakewood 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.