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Notable Births & Deaths for Windham ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Windham. 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.
- Chris Alcaide (Actor)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Windham (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Windham (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glendale Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Windham. 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 Windham to Glendale Cemetery
- Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Windham (which is located in Portage 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>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Windham (which is located in Portage 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>
- George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Windham (which is located in Portage County).
- Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
- Nick Ceroli (Musician)
- Dr. William Thomas Corlett (Medical pioneer)
- Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
- Cheryl Crawford (Producer)
- Frank Atwell 'Mickey' Cross (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Windham (which is located in Portage County).
- Akron is located in Summit County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Windham (which is located in Portage County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Windham. 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 Windham 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Windham (which is located in Portage 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>
- Edwin Othello Excell (Composer)
- Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on November 8, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 19, 1974 (a Friday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Windham (which is located in Portage County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Flynn<1>
- James A. Garfield (20th President of the US (March 1881 - September 1881, died in office by assassination))
- Lucretia Garfield (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James A. Garfield (March 1881 - September 1881))
- Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- Louis Robert 'Bob' Golic (Professional football)
- Dave Grohl (Singer, songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the band 'Nirvana')
- Full name: David Eric Grohl
- He was born in Warren (OH) on January 14, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Windham (which is located in Portage County).
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. |
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