John I. Mitchell

            John I. Mitchell, 92, of Tarentum, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born November 23, 1927 in Tarentum to the late Rayburn and Dorothy (Brady) Mitchell. John lived his entire life in the area and retired from Gulf Research and Development. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. John was of the Presbyterian faith and enjoyed running and hunting.

            Survivors include his significant other Lorraine Smith, Port Charlotte, FL; his children Naida Oates, Delaware, John (Julie) Mitchell, Selinsgrove, PA and Sharon Waid (Charles Badzmierowski), Wolfeboro, NH; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother Brady (Marilyn) Mitchell, Connellsville, PA. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Early Mitchell and sisters Juanita Trees and Arla Gwynn.

            Visitation Wednesday 11 am until the time of service at 1:30 PM in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial will be in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights with military honors. Family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. VISIT: dusterfh.com