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Fannie Mitchell Obituary
March 19, 2009
Fannie Mitchell, 92, formerly of Jonestown, passed away Thursday morning at the Pottsville home of her daughter, Dolores "Babs" Whitaker, and granddaughter, Missy Whitaker, with whom she resided during her illness.
Born in Jonestown, Dec. 3, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Keyso. She attended Cass Township schools.
She worked as a line supervisor at Alcoa during World War II. She owned and operated Fannie's Bar in Jones-town for 60 years.
Fannie's life revolved around taking care of her family, whom she dearly loved, and interacting with her friends and patrons.
She was the proud sponsor of Fannie's Men's Softball Team for many years. Fannies's kind heart, open smile and witty sense of humor will be cherished and deeply missed by all.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Fannie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Andrew "Butch" Mitchell, in 1983; a son, Michael Mitchell, in 1978; brothers, John, Michael and Steve Keyso; sisters, Anna Miravich, Katie Evans, Helen Smith, Mary Holley, Mamie Hashin, Christine Sears, Sophie Angelo, Pearl Pewor and Rose Pukas.
She was the last surviving member of her family.
Surviving, in addition to her daughter and granddaughter, are her grandsons, Matthew "Mike" Whitaker and his fiancee, Tiffany Eye, Cressona, and Michael Mitchell, Reading; her daughter-in-law, Ellen Mitchell, Pottsville; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, 328 Sunbury St., Minersville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, 139 Spruce St., Minersville, with the Rev. Leo J. Maletz as the celebrant. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening and from 7 a.m. until the time of service Monday morning. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family prefers memorials to St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, 139 Spruce St., Minersville, PA 17954 or St. Patrick Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fannie Mitchell
Ed Miciolek (Mickey)
April 6, 2009
I was sad, very sad, to hear of her passing! :-( A 1974 grad of MAHS, Fannie provided sooooooo many great times and memories for me and many others growing up in Minersville! Will always remember the .25 draft beers, a Quarter for the juke box, shooting darts until 2AM, shots of Jack at the bar, helping her tend bar when things got too busy, Yuengling Quarts to go in brown paper bags, all the ‘tomatoes’ (that’s what she called all the young babes!)……and anyone remember this?.....YQJCYAQFTJ.....GREAT MEMORIES and good stuff!!! OOOOHHHHHH the stories I could tell from life at Fannie’s Bar!!!! Fannie was the best!!! Cheers and ‘Puksht’ to Fannie!! I’ll do a shot of boilo and chase it with a Yuengling in her honor! With loving memories of Fannie, and heartfelt sympathy to her many friends and family....
Linda Sabol
March 23, 2009
Some of my most favorite memories of my youth revolve around Fannie and her business. she was a wonderful woamn who always had a smile, a joke or a story. we used ot laugh when she would talk about the "bear". When her Christmas card came back this year,I knew something was wrong but I did not know it was this serious. She will be in my thoughts and prayers always. My sympathy goes out to your family in this time of loss.
Frank & Anne Honyara
March 23, 2009
Prayers & heartfelt sympathy for the family.
May God bless and comfort all of you.
Hanie Keyso
March 23, 2009
Dear Babs and family,
Sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Think of your extended family often. In fact, will be back in Minersville this very weekend.
Love and Prayers,
Hanie Keyso (married as Joan Taylor-Miller in Newark, Delaware
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James Mendini
March 22, 2009
Babs, Missy and Mike I am sorry to hear about fannie. With sincere sympathy rely on your faith..
Jeannette Sophy
March 20, 2009
Dear Babs,Missy,andMike our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.Our Mom and Dad were long time friends to Fannie and Butch we will think of her often she was a great lady.We will remember a lot of funny stories. love you Jeannette,Dave,Diane,andEric her Godchild Stevenosky
Kim Chernosky-Wasser & Kevin Wasser
March 20, 2009
Dear Matt and Family,
We were saddened to learn of your grandmother's passing. She was one special lady, an icon to many Her bar was legendary, but not as much as Fannie, the businesswoman, neighbor and loved one.
My Dad (Big Jim) used to walk up to her place for a soda and on occasion, I would go with him. It as so much fun to just listen to their stories. What a great memory. I wish I could turn back time and be there again or had just a few more of those kinds of visits.
She's touched many peoples lives in different ways, I just wanted to share mine with you.
May she live on in our memories and hearts forever.
With deepest sympathies,
George T. Stoddard
March 20, 2009
Mrs. Whit, Missy, Mike and Fannie's countless friends, loved ones and family members:
I think for a large portion of years I spent more time around Fannie that just about anyone else in my life. Going to see her was the same feeling you would get in your own home. She had a smile for anyone and knew everyone by name. If the names escaped her, she would ask one of us "who is that tomato or young lad". When my dad passed away (22 years ago) I went for a drive and ended up @ Fannie's. She sat with me, holding my hand for hours. She was one of a kind, she was genuine and I cherish the times I spent in her presence. In Fannie's honor, I type this YQJCYAQFTJB...all of her loved ones (which there are so many) will know that stands for YOUR QUESTION JUST COST YOU A QUARTER FOR THE JUKEBOX.
Thank you for sharing this incredible woman with me. God Bless!
xxGS
Mickey Courtney
March 20, 2009
Babs;very sorry for the loss of your mother,she was a great lady,and will be missed by all a friend.
Judy Hutsko
March 20, 2009
Dearest Fannie.
No one will ever know how much you will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. I will be able to keep the great memories I have of you untill I see you again. These memories will always be shared by the gang of us who laughed together ,cried together, drank together, went up to New York together and almost killed the carriage horse. Yes Fannie even New York got to know you. For all the kind and generous things you have done in your lifetime we will always be greatfull. To know you was to love you and we all did. Untill we see you again Fannie God Bless. Thinking of you will always bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Fannie you were the best. "SIMPLY THE BEST"
Love Pet
Mary Tice
March 20, 2009
Aunt Fannie, you will be missed! God bless.
-Your great niece
Denise and Joe Gerchak
March 20, 2009
Dear Missy, Babs, and Mike,
We were so sorry to hear about Fannie. I know the last couple weeks have been very hard on you but it is never easy to loose a loved one. May she rest in peace and may all your wonderful memories of her help to ease your pain.
Our deepest sympathy,
Dolores Kulpcavage
March 20, 2009
Dear Babs & Family, Please accept our deepest, heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. Fannie was a wonderful, caring woman, loved by many. She will be truly missed!
God Bless all of you at this sad time.
Sincerely, Mike & Dee Kulpcavage
Erik Shuman
March 20, 2009
To Missy,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. May God bless you and your family during this most difficult time.
Karen Crane
March 20, 2009
We are deeply saddened by the passing of a dear, wonderful friend who will live in our hearts forever. My deepest sympathy to Babs, Missy and Mike. There will never be another like her.
Ron Gontarchick
March 20, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob and Andrea Eye and family
March 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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