Wellington (Lorain County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wellington ...

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

Dimitra Arliss (Actress)
- She was born in Lorain (OH) on October 23, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Westwood (CA) on January 26, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Lorain is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dimitra Arliss<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Lagrange (OH) on March 27, 1839 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 6, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Lagrange is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Harvard Grove Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east northeast of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Edwin Eugene Beeman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harvard Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harvard Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Harvard Grove Cemetery
Keefe B. Brasselle (Actor, producer, author)
- Born: Henry Keefe Brasselle
- He was born in Elyria (OH) on February 7, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Downey (CA) on July 7, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Elyria is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keefe B. Brasselle<1>
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 in Cuyahoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Wellington. 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 Wellington to Lakewood Park Cemetery
Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell (Cartoonist)
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 11, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Elyria (OH) on May 30, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Elyria is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marjorie Lyman Henderson Buell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Westwood Cemetery
Dean Chance (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on June 1, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Wooster (OH) on October 11, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Chance<1>
William H. 'Dad' Clarke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Oswego (NY) on January 7, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Lorain (OH) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday).
- Oswego is located in Oswego County, New York.
- Lorain is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Dad' Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Calvary Cemetery
Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>
Edward Dickinson (Author, musician)
- He was born in West Springfield (MA) on October 10, 1853 (a Monday) and died in Oberlin (OH) on January 25, 1946 (a Friday).
- West Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Oberlin is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Dickinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Westwood Cemetery
Pearl M. Early (Actress)
- She was born in Wooster (OH) on December 30, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Oceanside (CA) on June 17, 1960 (a Friday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- Oceanside is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl M. Early<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis (Played both professional football and baseball)
- He was born in Cloverdale (VA) on February 3, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Wooster (OH) on April 5, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Cloverdale is located in Botetourt County, Virginia.
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southeast of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wooster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Wooster 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain 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 Wellington to Visalia Public Cemetery
Henry Mather Greene (Architect)
- He was born in Brighton (OH) on January 23, 1870 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on October 2, 1954 (a Saturday).
- Brighton is located nearby and to the west of Wellington.
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Mather Greene<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to San Gabriel Cemetery
Robert 'Lefty' Grove (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lonaconing (MD) on March 6, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Norwalk (OH) on May 22, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Lonaconing is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
- Norwalk is located in Huron County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Frostburg Memorial Park, which is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Lefty' Grove<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frostburg Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frostburg Memorial Park (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Frostburg Memorial Park
Guy Jackson Hecker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Youngsville (PA) on April 3, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Wooster (OH) on December 3, 1938 (a Saturday).
- Youngsville is located in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
- Wooster is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Wooster Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southeast of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Jackson Hecker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wooster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wooster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Wooster Cemetery
Charles W. 'Charlie' Ingraham (1883/07/04:1883/07/04)
- He was born in Peru (OH) on April 8, 1860 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on February 18, 1906 (a Sunday).
- Peru is located in Huron County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles W. 'Charlie' Ingraham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Rosehill Cemetery
Victor Felix 'Vic' Janowicz (Professional football)
- He was born in Elyria (OH) on February 26, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Columbus (OH) on February 27, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Elyria is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Felix 'Vic' Janowicz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to St. Joseph Cemetery
Robert Edwin Lee (Author)
- He was born in Elyria (OH) on October 15, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 8, 1994 (a Friday).
- Elyria is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edwin Lee<1>
Hubert Benjamin Leonard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Birmingham (OH) on April 16, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Fresno (CA) on July 11, 1952 (a Friday).
- Birmingham is located in Erie County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hubert Benjamin Leonard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Mountain View Cemetery
Edwin John McKean (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Grafton (OH) on June 6, 1864 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on August 16, 1919 (a Saturday).
- Grafton is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Wellington. Both communities are located in Lorain County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east northeast of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin John McKean<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Calvary Cemetery
Dayton Clarence Miller (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Strongsville (OH) on March 13, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on February 22, 1941 (a Saturday).
- Strongsville is located in Cuyahoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Wellington (which is located in Lorain County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northeast of Wellington. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dayton Clarence Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellington to Lake View 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.