Editing Avon Lake, Ohio (section)

==Notable people==

* [[Sandy Alomar Jr.]], first base coach and former catcher (Cleveland Indians).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last1=Crump|first1=Sarah|last2=Dealer|first2=The Plain|date=2010-08-22|title=Sandy Alomar Jr. likes being back with the Indians and in Cleveland|url=https://www.cleveland.com/mycleveland/2010/08/sandy_alomar_jr_likes_being_ba.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=cleveland|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Tom Batiuk]], [[comic strip creator]], best known for his long-running newspaper strip ''[[Funky Winkerbean]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=The Complete Funky Winkerbean, Volume 2, 1975–1977 - The Kent State University Press|url=https://www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2012/the-complete-funky-winkerbean-vol-2/|access-date=2021-07-13|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Ed Bettridge]], former linebacker for the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Sandusky's Ed Bettridge was an NFL champion with the Browns|url=https://sanduskyregister.com/news/298764/sanduskys-ed-bettridge-was-an-nfl-champion-with-the-browns/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=sanduskyregister.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Nathan Brannen]], [[Middle-distance running|middle distance runner]] who competed at three Summer Olympics.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harrison|first=Doug|title=Canadian runner Nate Brannen hangs up spikes after 19 years|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/nate-brannen-retirement-athletics-1.4593909|website=CBC}}</ref>
* [[Jock Callander]], Hockey Player (1978–2000) for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] (NHL), [[Cleveland Lumberjacks]] (IHL)
*[[Joe Charboneau]], former left fielder for the [[Cleveland Indians]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Podolski|first=Mark|title='Super Joe' Charboneau reflects back 35 years ago when he was AL Rookie of the Year with the Indians in 1980|url=https://www.news-herald.com/sports/super-joe-charboneau-reflects-back-35-years-ago-when-he-was-al-rookie-of-the/article_96cd0d5f-974c-5569-af07-6b85097fc45b.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The News-Herald|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Larry Cox (Amnesty International)]], former executive director of [[Amnesty International USA]].
* [[Carmella DeCesare]], Playboy Playmate of the Year 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Carmella DeCesare|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1333632/bio|access-date=2021-07-13|website=IMDb}}</ref>
*[[Anne E. DeChant]], singer/songwriter/guitarist.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Singer-songwriter Anne E. DeChant is staying connected with her fans|url=https://chroniclet.com/news/208783/singer-songwriter-anne-e-dechant-is-staying-connected-with-her-fans/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=chroniclet.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Zach D'Orazio]], wide receiver for the [[New England Patriots]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Reporter|first=Tim Warsinskey / Plain Dealer|date=2009-10-30|title=Cuyahoga Heights quarterback Zach D'Orazio has big plans by focusing on little things|url=https://www.cleveland.com/highschoolsports/article/cuyahoga-heights-quarterback-zach-dorazio-has-big-plans-by-focusing-on-little-things/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=cleveland|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Angela Funovits]], mentalist/illusionist and star of NBC's ''[[Phenomenon (TV series)|Phenomenon]].''{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}
*[[Matt Ghaffari]], wrestler who received a silver medal in the [[1996 Summer Olympics]].<ref name=":6" />
* [[Anthony Gonzalez (politician)|Anthony Gonzalez]], wide receiver for the [[Indianapolis Colts]], U.S. Representative (R-Ohio, 16th District).<ref name=":2" />
*[[Jeremy Griffiths]], former pitcher for the [[New York Mets]] and [[Houston Astros]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Jeremy Griffiths Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/griffje01.shtml|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Travis Hafner]], former designated hitter for the [[Cleveland Indians]].
* [[Tom Hamilton (broadcaster)|Tom Hamilton]], radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Guardians.
* [[Žydrūnas Ilgauskas]], former center for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last1=Turner|first1=Jamie|last2=clevel|last3=.com|date=2008-12-05|title=The Zydrunas Ilgauskas file|url=https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2008/12/the_zydrunas_ilgauskas_file.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=cleveland|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jack Kahl]], businessman who created the [[Shurtape Technologies#ShurTech Brands|Duck Tape]] brand.
*[[Emily Keener]], singer and songwriter.
*[[Bill Lenkaitis]], center and guard for the [[Los Angeles Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] and [[New England Patriots]].<ref name=":7" />
*[[Matt Lundy]], former member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]].<ref name=":3" />
*[[Brian Mihalik]], former offensive tackle for the [[Detroit Lions]] and [[New York Giants]].<ref name=":4" />
* [[Matt Ouimet]], former CEO of the [[Cedar Fair Entertainment Company]].<ref name="Cedar Fair's new CEO Matt Ouimet believes inspiring guests and employees is good for the bottom line">{{cite news|last=Pledger|first=Marcia|title=Cedar Fair's new CEO Matt Ouimet believes inspiring guests and employees is good for the bottom line|url=http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2013/02/cedar_fair_entertainment_cos_new_chief_executive_officer_matt_ouimet_believes_inspiring_guests_and_employees_is_good_for_the_bottom_line.html#incart_2box|access-date=February 24, 2014|newspaper=[[The Plain Dealer]]|date=February 23, 2013}}</ref>
*[[Andy Schillinger]], former wide receiver for the [[Arizona Cardinals|Phoenix Cardinals]].<ref name=":5" />
*[[Michael Symon]], chef, [[restaurateur]], television personality, and author.
*[[Dick Tomanek]], former pitcher for the Cleveland Indians.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}
*[[Stephen Tompkins]], artist, animator, and composer.
*[[Matt Underwood]], television play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Guardians.<ref name=":0" />
*[[Daryl Urig]], illustrator and painter.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-21|title=Fire at the Lake House - The Paintings of Daryl Urig|url=https://darylurig.com/blog/fire-at-the-lake-house/|access-date=2021-07-13|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Charles Vinci|Chuck Vinci]], Olympic Gold Medalist in Weightlifting.<ref name=":1" />