Solon (Cuyahoga County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Solon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Solon. 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Garfield Heights is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west northwest of Solon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Solon to West Park Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Solon. 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 Solon to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Abe Atkins (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Tamms (IL) on November 20, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Akron (OH) on October 17, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Tamms is located in Alexander County, Illinois.
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glendale Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southwest of Solon. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Atkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glendale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glendale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Solon to Glendale Cemetery
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Solon 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 nearby and to the northeast of Solon.
- 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>
Cliff Battles (Professional football)
- He was born in Akron (OH) on May 1, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Clearwater (FL) on April 28, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cliff Battles<1>
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cuyahoga Heights is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Solon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Solon 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northeast of Solon. 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 Solon to All Souls Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Solon. 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 Solon 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Solon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Solon to Lake View 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Solon (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 Solon 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 nearby and to the northwest of Solon.
- Cleveland is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Solon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Solon to Riverside Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Solon 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Solon. 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 Solon to Riverside 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Solon. 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 Solon 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga 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>
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Solon. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Solon. 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 Solon to Highland Park Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Solon (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Solon to Oak Woods 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Solon. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Solon. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 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 Solon 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Solon. 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 Solon to Visalia Public 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.