Joan A. Mitchell

Joan A. (Manhaart) Mitchell, age 76 of Blue Bell, died Friday, April 12, 2013 in Mercy Suburban Hospital of East Norriton. Wife of Robert E. Mitchell. Born in Greentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merton Manhart and Dorothy (Rake) Manhart. Joan has been living in Blue Bell since 1969, formerly of West Chester. She was a member of Methacton Mennonite Church, where she was a former Pre-School & Bible School teacher. She was a graduate of Green Dreher Sterling High School in New Foundland, Pa and West Chester College and graduated from Chester County School of Nursing. Joan worked as a Registered Nurse with Chester County Hospital, then North Penn Hospital. She enjoyed Sudoku, crossword puzzles, mystery books and being a grandmonther. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Matthew Mitchell of Blue Bell, Mildred Mitchell of Norristown, Andrew Mitchell of Blue Bell, Leslie (John) Yoder of Blue Bell, Emily Mitchell of East Norriton; sister, Linda (Donald) Shepard; sister in law, Jane Manhart. Also survived by four granddaughters, & two great grandchildren , Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, William Manhart , and a sister, Blanch Zacharias . Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 20th at 12:30 PM from the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pa 19401. Friends may call Saturday from 12 Noon to 12:30 PM at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 30 South 17th Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103 OR Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Eastern Office, 2570 Boulevard Of The Generals, Suite 124, Norristown, PA 19403.