Henry Mitchell Obituary
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He was born January 31, 1939 in Markleysburg, PA, the son of the late Donald and Alice (Boyd) Mitchell.
In addition to his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his wife Shirley V. Mitchell (May 2025); and siblings Bill Mitchell, Sonny Mitchell, Norm Mitchell, Glenn Mitchell, and Fanny Mitchell.
Henry is survived by his children Henry Mitchell Jr. (Brenda) of Markleysburg and Jason Mitchell (Jamie) of Uniontown; grandchildren Ashley Danko (Troy), Bethany Spinetti (Nathan), Zachary Mitchell (Rachel), Eli Mitchell (Jalyn), and Anna Mitchell; 5 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary Jarrell of Markleysburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a member of Markleysburg Gospel Center Church.
Henry worked as a mechanic for Green Acres Contracting for many years before his retirement.
Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, PA on Monday September 29 from 4-8pm. Additional visitation will be held in Markleysburg Gospel Center Church on Tuesday September 30 from 10am until the hour of the funeral service at 11am with Pastor Martin Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Thomas Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lytle's Personal Care home for their excellent care for Henry.
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Timothy Fike
September 27, 2025
Henry will be missed by all that knew him, he was a kind soul. You are all in our thought. Tim, Beth, and Family
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