David Mitchell

David Mitchell obituary, Mansfield, PA

David Mitchell

David Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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David E. Mitchell, age 69, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1955, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Carl and Beatrice (Baity) Mitchell. David was the husband of the late Ronda (Moore) Mitchell who passed away on July 24, 2009. He was a general contractor, and the owner/operator of West's Restaurant and Lounge for many years. David enjoyed hunting, shooting guns, and camping.
David is survived by his daughter, Samantha (Neal) Graham of Mansfield, PA; grandchildren Mackenzi (Nick McCarthy) Graham, Ashley (Kenny) Creamer, and Lacey (Keith Vance) Graham; seven great grandchildren; siblings, Charlene (Walter) Sampson of Wellsboro, PA, Jonathan (Karrie) Mitchell, of Mansfield, PA, and Cheryl (Guy) Martin of Mansfield, PA; brother-in-law, Rusty (Laurie) Moore of Stafford, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ronda, and his mother- and father-in-law, Ronald and Eleanor Moore.
A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Harry Colegrove officiating. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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