Knollwood Cemetery
Knollwood Cemetery is a cemetery in Mayfield Heights, United States. It was established in 1908. Wikidata records 22 notable interments here, including Jimmy Scott, George H. Bender, Sam Sheppard.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Mayfield Heights, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.51251, -81.44280 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1908 |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Website | knollwoodcemetery.net |
Mausoleum Hours: Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
From the cemetery's own website: knollwoodcemetery.net
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Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
22 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Knollwood Cemetery's 22 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include baseball player (23%), politician (18%), singer (9%), writer (9%).
- Jimmy Scott (1925–2014), jazz musician, musician, singer
- George H. Bender (1896–1961), entrepreneur, politician
- Sam Sheppard (1923–1970), professional wrestler, neurosurgeon
- Billy Evans (1884–1956), baseball player
- Terry Turner (1881–1960), baseball player
- Elroy M. Avery (1844–1935), politician
- Ellis Ryan (1904–1966), baseball player
- Edwin Arthur Kraft (1883–1962), music educator, music arranger, composer
- Q7562043 (1947–2017), singer
- Catharine H. T. Avery (1844–1911), writer
- Pete Johns (1888–1964), baseball player
- Ernest Sargent Barnard (1874–1931)
- Q5439446 (1850–1932), politician
- Alwin Charles Ernst (1881–1948), accountant
- Charles X. Zimmerman (1865–1926), military officer
- E. J. Hopple (1881–1941), politician, lawyer
- Reynold Henry Hinsdale (1879–1934), architect
- Mike Murphy (1946–2006), drummer
- Joe Fogg (1882–1946), American football player
- Herb Conyers (1921–1964), baseball player
- Edith Anisfield Wolf (1889–1963), poet, writer
- Thomas Sinito (1938–1997)
Common questions
Where is Knollwood Cemetery?
Knollwood Cemetery is in Mayfield Heights, United States, at coordinates 41.5125, -81.4428.
When was Knollwood Cemetery established?
Knollwood Cemetery was established in 1908, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Knollwood Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 22 notable interments at Knollwood Cemetery, including Jimmy Scott, George H. Bender, Sam Sheppard, Billy Evans, Terry Turner.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q29098006 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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BibTeX
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title = {Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/knollwood-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q29098006}
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