Will-O-Way Beach (Lake County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Will-O-Way Beach ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Will-O-Way Beach. 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Garfield Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach to West Park 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake 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>
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 in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Cuyahoga Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach 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 nearby and to the south of Will-O-Way Beach.
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Will-O-Way Beach 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 in Cuyahoga County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach to Riverside 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 and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach to Riverside Cemetery
Edgar Leander Cushman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Eagleville (OH) on March 27, 1852 (a Saturday) and died in Erie (PA) on September 26, 1915 (a Sunday).
- Eagleville is located in Ashtabula County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Erie is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Leander Cushman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Will-O-Way Beach to Erie Cemetery
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 in Cuyahoga County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach to Highland Park Cemetery
Edward Sylvester Ellis (Author)
- He was born in Geneva (OH) on April 11, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in Cliff Island (ME) on June 20, 1916 (a Tuesday).
- Geneva is located in Ashtabula County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Cliff Island is located in Cumberland County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Sylvester Ellis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Will-O-Way Beach to Mt. Hebron 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Will-O-Way Beach to Visalia Public Cemetery
James A. Garfield (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
- Full name: James Abram Garfield
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach. The cemetery is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James A. 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 Will-O-Way Beach to Lake View Cemetery
Teri Garr (Actress)
- Full name: Terry Ann Garr
- She was born in Lakewood (OH) on December 11, 1944 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 29, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teri Garr<1>
Louis Robert 'Bob' Golic (Professional football)
- He was born in Willowick (OH) on June 19, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Chardon (OH) on June 28, 2013 (a Friday).
- Willowick is located nearby and to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach.
- Chardon is located in Geauga County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Will-O-Way Beach. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Robert 'Bob' Golic<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 Will-O-Way Beach to All Souls 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Will-O-Way Beach. Both communities are located in Lake County.
- Alliance is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Will-O-Way Beach. 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 Will-O-Way Beach 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 in Portage County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake 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>
Bill Kennedy (Actor)
- Born: Willard Kennedy
- He was born in Cleveland Heights (OH) on June 17, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on January 27, 1997 (a Monday).
- Cleveland Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
Paul Newman (Oscar winning actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, race car driver)
- He was born in Shaker Heights (OH) on January 26, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Westport (CT) on September 26, 2008 (a Friday).
- Shaker Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Westport is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Newman<1>
Benjamin Orr (Musician)
- Born: Benjamin Orzechowski
- He was born in Lakewood (OH) on September 8, 1947 (a Monday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on October 3, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Will-O-Way Beach (which is located in Lake County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at St. Patrick Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Will-O-Way Beach. The cemetery is located in Geauga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Orr<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Patrick Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Will-O-Way Beach to St. Patrick 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.