1921
John
2006
John Mitchell
July 29, 1921 — December 19, 2006
John F. Mitchell, 85 of Clearfield died on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Clearfield Hospital.
He was born on July 29, 1921 in Clearfield, a son of the late Clarence R. and Mary (Beahan) Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell owned and operated the John F. Mitchell Explosive Company, Philipsburg and taught tennis to many area residents.
He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and was a member of Clearfield Fire Co. #1.
He is survived by four children, J. Robert Mitchell and wife Susan Endicott of Southport, ME, Mary Ann Albert and husband Ken of Harrisburg, Ginny Buck of Hastings and Joan Shimmel of Clearfield; nine grandchildren, Morgan Mitchell, Megan Mitchell, Gregory Albert, Caroline Albert, Jenifer Runk, Amy Buck, Jason Buck, Kristen Shimmel and Katie Shimmel; three great grandchildren, Emily, Megan and Mikey Runk; and a sister, Marie Dotts of Clearfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Flick) Mitchell on June 10, 1992 and whom he married May 5, 1947, a brother Thomas Mitchell and a sister Louise Philbin.
At the request of Mr. Mitchell there will be no public visitation or funeral services..
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Swimming Pool Association, P.O. Box 291, Clearfield or the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front Street, Clearfield.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born on July 29, 1921 in Clearfield, a son of the late Clarence R. and Mary (Beahan) Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell owned and operated the John F. Mitchell Explosive Company, Philipsburg and taught tennis to many area residents.
He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and was a member of Clearfield Fire Co. #1.
He is survived by four children, J. Robert Mitchell and wife Susan Endicott of Southport, ME, Mary Ann Albert and husband Ken of Harrisburg, Ginny Buck of Hastings and Joan Shimmel of Clearfield; nine grandchildren, Morgan Mitchell, Megan Mitchell, Gregory Albert, Caroline Albert, Jenifer Runk, Amy Buck, Jason Buck, Kristen Shimmel and Katie Shimmel; three great grandchildren, Emily, Megan and Mikey Runk; and a sister, Marie Dotts of Clearfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Flick) Mitchell on June 10, 1992 and whom he married May 5, 1947, a brother Thomas Mitchell and a sister Louise Philbin.
At the request of Mr. Mitchell there will be no public visitation or funeral services..
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Swimming Pool Association, P.O. Box 291, Clearfield or the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front Street, Clearfield.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
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