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Lee Mitchell Obituary
Lee Ann grew up in Bear Creek and graduated from James M. Coughlin High School, Class of 1982. In 1990, she received a bachelor's degree from Misericordia University in medical technology.
For a decade, Lee Ann worked in the medical field throughout the Wyoming Valley before she took over her family's business, the Bear Creek Ski Shack. Lee Ann was an integral part of the local ski community and was known by all to be very friendly, outgoing and generous.
During the summer months, Lee Ann loved to read books, spend time with her grandkids, go hiking, camping, kayaking, attend festivals and concerts. She was also an avid traveler; some of her favorite places include the Pacific Northwest, Maui and Marco Island.
Lee Ann was a loving mother to three children, Heather and her husband, Joel Antolik, Wilkes-Barre; Melissa and her husband, Carey Roberts, Trucksville; and Bradley Olson, Moosic. She was also known as "Grammy" to her three grandchildren, Jacob, Logan and Matthew. Lee Ann is survived by her father, William Mitchell Sr.; older brothers, William Jr. and Thomas; niece, Jennifer Mitchell Alvarado; and nephew, Thomas Mitchell Jr.
She was predeceased by her mother, Louise Hayes Mitchell, and brother, Kenneth Mitchell.
Lee Ann's family is especially thankful for the nurses and staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart who helped keep her as comfortable as possible. Her family is requesting that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
Lee Ann's funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday from Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark St., Plains Twp.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Hudson Road, Plains Twp., at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Joseph Verespy as celebrant.
Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. this Thursday at the funeral home.
For words of condolences to the family, or for directions to the service, please visit www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.
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Roslyn Yackobowitz
June 17, 2018
Our prayers are extended to the family of Lee Ann Mitchell. We especially pray for Bradley at this difficult time. He holds a special place in our families heart.
Judi Keats
May 30, 2018
My sincerest condolences to all of Lee Ann's family. I have known her since she was a baby. I grew up with her family. She always had the biggest smile and was so cheery when ever I saw her. She will be missed by all who knew and her and loved her. May God be with you all in this very hard time. I will always remember her smile. Love to all.
May 27, 2018
I am very sorry to hear of your loss of Lee Ann. I knew her {and Ken,} from Bear Creek and later Coughlin. Lee Ann and I were in Brownies and classes together, friends in our years at Bear Creek Elm. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that she now with God still looking down on you. Hello and condolences from one of the lives she touched long ago. Susanna Charlotte, formerly Donna Susan Evanosky.
Scott & Jenn Uher- Loftus
May 25, 2018
Jenn and I are thinking of you all. Lee Ann will be deeply missed by our entire family. She was a legend in the valley, as well as the local industry. Every memory of her is bright and happy for us. The Ski Shack will never be the same, but will always be the greatest shop around. Lee Ann is a big part of that. I will Miss seeing her smiling face.
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Lori Leggio
May 24, 2018
To the Mitchell Family
So very sorry for your loss
May LeeAnn Rest In Peace
With our Deepest Sympathy
The Pascucci/Leggio Family
Barbara Evanosky
May 24, 2018
My deepest sympathies to all of Lee Ann's family. I only knew her as a friend of my daughter in high school...but she left a memory of a sweet, happy, kind and friendly girl. May you be comforted by the knowledge she is now at peace with her mom and brother. St. John Chrysostom says. "Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are." May you feel Lee Ann's loving presence with you always.
James Socash
May 24, 2018
Dear Bill, Bill Jr., Tom, and family:
My deepest condolences for the loss of your lovely daughter and sister.
Susan Evans
May 24, 2018
So very sorry to learn of this sad news and my deepest condolences to Lee Ann's family. I was fortunate to go to high school with her . She was always a beautiful and kind soul ❤ Rest in Peace , Sue (Geisinger) Evans
Klaus zimmermann
May 24, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mkdundee
May 24, 2018
RIP
Jerry Bonner
May 23, 2018
Dear bill and Mitchell family so sorry to hear about lee Ann she was always so beautiful and nice I can always remember coming to the carriage stop inn she was just a wonderful person may she Rest In Peace sincerely jerry bonner
May 23, 2018
,I am happy I got to know LeeAnn. I share your loss as she was a kind person. God bless all of you. Gregg Confer
L Mitchell
May 23, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:12,13
Chris Bremer
May 23, 2018
My heart goes out to the Mitchell's. I am sorry for your loss. Lee Ann was an amazing woman and I will miss her.
joseph kundrot
May 23, 2018
What a wonderful person. I enjoyed the time talking to her often. She always was such a pleasant student. Will not forget her.
Bill Zingaretti
May 23, 2018
We are sorry for your loss.
Richard Bishop
May 23, 2018
To the entire Mitchell family we mourn your tragic loss. Lee Ann is a beautiful person. May her memory be a blessing always.
Faye and Richard Bishop
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