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Ronald Mitchell Obituary

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).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier Express from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2025.

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Pete Petrosky

March 14, 2025

Peggy and family. Sorry to hear about Ron. I knew him since I was a kid working at Shaw Mack. Later on in life we worked together at Shaw Mack. A lot of good memories. He was a good man that had the patience of job. Never saw him get mad or angry the entire time we worked together. May he rest in peace . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pete Petrosky

Bob Crawford

March 13, 2025

Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathies on your loss. Ron was someone special. He will leave a deel gap in many hearts and lives. We will pray for you all as you go forward without him.
Bob and Joanna Crawford

Pat Duttry

March 13, 2025

Peggy, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

David Millsop

March 13, 2025

Mitchell family,
Sadden to hear of Ron´s passing, he was a great guy! Some of my fondest memories are of hanging out at DeSalve´s truckstop with Ron and Rick when I was a young aspiring trucker! Learned a lot about trucking from Ron!

Roll On Ron!
David (Dutch) Millsop

John L Carroll

March 13, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

17764 Bennett's Valley Hwy., Force, PA 15841

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

17764 Bennett's Valley Hwy., Force, PA 15841

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