Ruth M. Mitchell

Ruth M. Mitchell
Ruth M. Mitchell, 92, of Nazareth, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Moravian Hall Square Retirement Community, Nazareth. She was the wife of the late James Mitchell, who died September 18, 1995. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late W. Henry and Nellie (Brotzman) Michler. She was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth. She enjoyed being active in her community as a past board member of the A.A.U.W.-American Association of University Women, Junior League and Family Counseling, all in Bethlehem. In past years, she enjoyed volunteering at St. Lukes Hospital, Head Start, the Red Cross and Meals on Wheels. Survivors: She is survived by her daughter, Marlea M., wife of Frank E. Dutt Jr., of Webster, N.Y.; granddaughter, Christine R. Dutt, wife of Douglas Whittington, of Walham, Mass; great-granddaughter, Charlotte R. Dutt-Whittington. She was predeceased by a grandson, Michael J. Dutt, in 2003. Services: Arrangements are being handled by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home Inc., 211 E. Center Street, Nazareth. Visitation and burial services are private at the convenience of the family. A public memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2008 at Moravian Hall Square, Kortz Hall, 175 W. North Street, Nazareth, with the Rev. Dorothy Burcaw officiating. Contributions: May be made to Moravian Hall Square or St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, both c/o the funeral home.