Waco (Stark County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Waco ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Waco. 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
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark 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 north of Waco (which is located in Stark 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 Waco to Grove Street 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark 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 Waco to Kensico Cemetery
Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt (Actor)
- He was born in Canton (OH) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1976 (a Wednesday).
- Canton is located nearby and to the northwest of Waco.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waco to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Waco. 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 Waco 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark 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>
Heenan A. Elliott (Actor)
- He was born in Sugarcreek (OH) on June 12, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 16, 1970 (a Friday).
- Sugarcreek is located in Tuscarawas County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Heenan A. Elliott<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 Waco to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Waco. Both communities are located in Stark 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 Waco to Oak Woods Cemetery
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Waco. Both communities are located in Stark County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which 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 Waco to Evergreen Cemetery
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 in Portage County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Waco (which is located in Stark 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 Waco to Kensico Cemetery
James Ingram (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: James Edward Ingram
- He was born in Akron (OH) on February 16, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 29, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- 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 James Ingram<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 Waco to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Shirley June Fry Irin (Professional tennis)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- Naples is located in Collier County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley June Fry Irin<1>
Tommy L. James, Jr. (Professional football)
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Waco. Both communities are located in Stark County.
- Massillon is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Waco. Both communities are located in Stark County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west northwest of Waco. The cemetery is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy L. James, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waco to Rose Hill Memorial Park
Gus 'Honeycomb' Johnson, Jr. (Professional basketball)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Waco. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus 'Honeycomb' Johnson, Jr.<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 Waco to Mt. Peace Cemetery
Herman W. Keiser (Professional golf)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Waco. The cemetery is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman W. Keiser<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waco to Lakewood Cemetery
Raymond Carl 'Ray' Kolp (Professional baseball)
- He was born in North Canton (OH) on October 1, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on July 29, 1967 (a Saturday).
- North Canton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Waco. Both communities are located in Stark County.
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Stephen Cemetery, which is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Carl 'Ray' Kolp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stephen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Stephen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waco to St. Stephen Cemetery
Rollo De Leon Lloyd (Actor, writer)
- He was born in Akron (OH) on March 22, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 24, 1938 (a Sunday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rollo De Leon Lloyd<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 Waco to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Queena Mario (Opera singer)
- Born: Queena Marian Tillotson
- She was born in Akron (OH) on August 21, 1896 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 28, 1951 (a Monday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 54.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Queena Mario<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waco to Woodlawn Cemetery
Albert Conrad 'Al' Mays (1885/05/10:1890/05/02)
- He was born in Dover (OH) on May 17, 1865 (a Wednesday) and died in Parkersburg (WV) on May 7, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Dover is located in Tuscarawas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- Parkersburg is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Parkersburg Memorial Gardens, which is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Conrad 'Al' Mays<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkersburg Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkersburg Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Waco to Parkersburg Memorial Gardens
Ida McKinley (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William McKinley (1897 - 1901))
- She was born in Canton (OH) on June 8, 1847 (a Tuesday) and died in Canton (OH) on May 26, 1907 (a Sunday).
- Canton is located nearby and to the northwest of Waco.
- Canton is located nearby and to the northwest of Waco.
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida McKinley<1>
Carroll Nye (Actor)
- Born: Robert Carroll
- He was born in Akron (OH) on October 4, 1901 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on March 17, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Waco (which is located in Stark County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- 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 Carroll Nye<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 Waco to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.