Robert F. Mitchell

Robert Mitchell, 85, of Clarks Summit, died peacefully Thursday morning in the Hospice Unit at Allied Services. He was preceded in death in 1994 by his wife of 40 years, Millie Swavola Mitchell.

Born in Scranton, Bob was the son of the late William and Helen Burke Mitchell. He attended Holy Rosary High School. He proudly served his country as a boatsman aboard the USS Roanoke. He was also a faithful member of St. Gregory's Parish and attended Mass each day. He worked at Eureka Security Printing Company until his retirement.

Bob was a passionate trap shooter and a lifetime member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. He proudly recorded shooting over 500,000 registered targets in his lifetime. You could find Bob every summer in Elysburg at the PSSA trapshooting grounds. He had attended the state competition there for the last 54 years. Bob was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and also enjoyed supporting local high school athletic events. He could be seen at most of the Abington Heights basketball games. Bob had a wonderful sense of humor and a kind and caring personality. He made friends wherever he went. He will be deeply missed and remain in the hearts of his loving family and all those who knew him.

The family would like to thank Dr. Louis Kareha, Dr. Christine Liptock and her staff at hematology and oncology and the staff at Allied Hospice for their wonderful care. Also, thank you to his many friends and neighbors for their support during this difficult time.

Bob is survived by a daughter, Terri Spencer and husband, Ken; a daughter, Patti Washo and husband, Todd; grandchildren, Ashley Spencer, Lindsey Bass and her husband, David; Katie and Eric Washo; and a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Bass.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. from the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green, to be celebrated by the Rev. John M. Lapera, pastor. All those attending are asked to proceed directly to the church. Interment will follow in Shady Lane Cemetery.

Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.