Willow (Cuyahoga County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Willow ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Willow. 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 nearby and to the north of Willow.
- Garfield Heights is located nearby and to the east of Willow.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at West Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Willow.
- 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 Willow 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Willow (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>
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 in Lorain County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Willow (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Willow. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga 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>
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 in Lorain County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Cleveland is located nearby and to the north of Willow.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Harvard Grove Cemetery, located nearby and to the north of Willow.
- 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 Willow to Harvard Grove Cemetery
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 nearby and to the north of Willow.
- Cuyahoga Heights is located nearby and to the north of Willow.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north northeast of Willow. 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 Willow 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 nearby and to the west of Willow.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Willow. 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 Willow to All Souls 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 in Lorain County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Willow. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west northwest of Willow. 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 Willow 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located nearby and to the north of Willow.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north northeast of Willow. 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 Willow to Lake View 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 in Lorain County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Westwood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Willow. 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 Willow to Westwood Cemetery
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 in Lorain County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Willow. 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 Willow to Calvary 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Willow (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Willow. Both communities are located in Cuyahoga County.
- Cleveland is located nearby and to the north of Willow.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Willow.
- 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 Willow 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Willow (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow 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 nearby and to the north of Willow.
- Aurora is located in Portage County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Willow.
- 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 Willow 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Willow (which is located in Cuyahoga County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Willow. 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 Willow 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Willow (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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Willow. 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 east northeast of Willow. 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 Willow to Highland Park 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Willow. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow 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.