Established:  1839

 

Cross Streets:  Wingate Avenue and Hope Avenue

 

Responsible Party:  Lakewood Cemetery Association, 1080 W. Waterloo Road, Akron, OH  44314

 

Status:  Active

 

History:  The original six directors of this cemetery were H. F. Kreightbaum, M. Young, George Romig, J. A. Snyder, Wesley Kreighbaum and George Shaw.  The cemetery association these men formed continues to function today.

 

Famous People Buried Here:  Herman W. Keiser; born October 7, 1914; died December 24, 2004; Professional Golfer, 1946 Masters Champion.  Served in the Navy during WWII.