Funeral Homes in Ashtabula, OH

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Jarrod Bunch (american football player and actor), Dean Hood (coach and american football coach), Danielle Nicolet (actor and voice actor), Jason Beverlin (baseball player), Jim Bollman (coach), John Patterson (politician), and Andy Anderson (politician).

Ashtabula /æʃtəˈbjuːlə/ ash-tə-BEW-lə is a city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States, and the center of the Ashtabula Micropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the United States Census Bureau in 2003). It is located at the mouth of the Ashtabula River on Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, across from the province of Ontario, Canada. The name Ashtabula is derived from ashtepihəle, which means 'always enough fish to be shared around' in the Lenape language. The city became an important destination on the Underground Railroad in the middle 19th century, as refugee slaves could take ships to Canada and freedom. Even in the free state of Ohio, they were at risk of being captured by slavecatchers. Beginning in the late 19th century, the city became a major coal port on Lake Erie at the mouth of the Ashtabula River northeast of Cleveland. Coal and iron were shipped here, the latter from the Mesabi Range in Minnesota. The city attracted immigrants from Finland, Sweden and Italy in the industrial period. Ashtabula hosts an annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration, usually in late May or early June. As part of the celebration, a religious procession and prayer service is held at Ashtabula Harbor. The city was the site of the FinnFestUSA in 2007, a celebration of Finnish Americans.As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 19,124, a decrease of 1,838 (8.8%). from the 20,962 residents recorded in the 2000 census. It has lost population due to the decline in industrial jobs.

Ashtabula Obituaries

It was revealed by Orlando Sentinel on January 7th, 2022 that Scott C "Scooter" Benham perished in Orlando, Florida.  Benham was 61 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Scott C "Scooter"'s life.

It was written by Orlando Sentinel on August 19th, 2021 that James M Young died in Longwood, Florida.  Young was 76 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James M's life.

It was written by Washington Post (DC) on January 3rd, 2021 that Onofrio Louis "Lou" Mazzatenta passed away in Clifton, Virginia.  Mazzatenta was 82 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Onofrio Louis "Lou"'s life.

It was disclosed by Naples Daily News on May 23rd, 2020 that Martin P "Marty" Wetmore perished in Marco Island, Florida.  Wetmore was 81 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Martin P "Marty"'s life.

It was noted by The Daily Herald on April 17th, 2020 that John "Jack" Olson passed on in Illinois.  Olson was 76 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John "Jack"'s life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on March 4th, 2020 that Catherine Lorraine Braithwaite passed on in Illinois.  Braithwaite was 72 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Catherine Lorraine's life.

It was noted by San Diego Union-Tribune on December 22nd, 2019 that Joanne Adair "Jo" Spicer (Austin) died in San Diego, California.  Ms. Spicer was 89 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joanne Adair "Jo"'s life.

It was written on October 23rd, 2019 that Gloria June Williams (Keyes) died in Temple Terrace, Florida.  Ms. Williams was 89 years old and was born in Ashtabula, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gloria June's life.

It was disclosed by Star Beacon on July 31st, 2019 that Eugene Frasure passed on in Ashtabula, Ohio.  Frasure was 73 years old and was born in Frasure Creek, KY.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eugene's life.

It was revealed by Star Beacon on July 27th, 2019 that James L Pinelli perished in Ashtabula, Ohio.  Pinelli was 94 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James L's life.

History

As of the United States 2000 census census, the city had a total population of 20,962.

Ashtabula was founded in 1803 and incorporated in 1891. Ethnic rivalries among these groups were once a major influence on daily life in Ashtabula. Its harbor has been a large ore and coal port since the end of the 19th century and continues to be to some extent with a long coal ramp draping across the horizon in the current harbor and the ore shipments unloaded from lakers that is sent down to the steel mills of Pennsylvania. Among the stops is Hubbard House, one of the handful of termination points. A substantial percentage of the current residents are descended from those immigrants.

The official website for the city of Ashtabula is https://www.cityofashtabula.com/.