Ronald E. Mitchell

Ronald E. Mitchell, 80, of Dr's Lane, Penfield, PA, died at home on March 11, 2025, after a brief illness.

A son of the late Ambrose and Olive (Scull) Mitchell, he was born on June 6, 1944 in Penfield. On June 8, 1968, he married Margaret "Peggy" (Vargas), who survives at home.

Along with his wife, Ron is survived by: four children, Renee (Michael) Britton of Falls Creek, Rita (Rick) Yarger of Cedar Grove, NJ., Rhonda (Ronald) Mosier of Weedville and Ronald M. (Christina) Mitchell of Reynoldsville; eleven grandchildren: Mason, McKenna, Mallory, Ellie, Olivia, Lillian, Lauren, Logan, Bricen, Braden and Brynlyn; a brother, Richard (Linda Crandall) Mitchell of DuBois; and a sister, Janice Levenduski of Weedville.

Besides his parents, Ron was predeceased by: A sister, Peggy Ingram; a granddaughter, Faith Britton in infancy; and a brother-in-law, Edward Levenduski.

Ron was a 1962 graduate of DuBois Area Schools and attended Williamsport Technical School. He worked as a truck mechanic with Highway Equipment and Shaw Mack for several years and spent most of his life driving tractor trailer for local companies such as Paris Cleaners and later, retired from Walmart Trucking. A lifelong resident of Bennetts Valley, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, conversation with friends and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Force, PA, with Father Mark Mastrian.

The family will be receiving friends from 10–11 a.m. on Saturday, at the church.

Interment will take place in the Church Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to the Bennetts Valley Ambulance or a favorite charity and will be receiving online condolences at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home website (www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).