Gerald Allan Mitchell

Gerald Allan Mitchell 91 of Elco passed away on Saturday December 9, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Grandville, PA on January 14, 1932, a son of William Brewer and Phyllis Dietz.

Gerald was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Gerald coached the 5 Town Sterlings, played semi pro football for the Southside Merchants and played on the 1949 undefeated season of the California Trojans. He was a member of the Roscoe American Legion Post #801.

Surviving are his wife Shirley Jean Kent Mitchell, 5 daughters; Geraldine "Dee" (John) Mavrovich of Roscoe, Debbie (Michael) Anderson of Belle Vernon, Christine (Barry) Jones of Roscoe, Lora (Ronald) Wozniak of Elco and Teri Mitchell of Elco, 9 granchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Gerald is preceded in death by 3 brothers; Eddie Mitchell, George "Bud" Brewer and John Brewer, 3 sisters; Caroline "Hope" Brewer, Francis Wahl, Ruth Richardson and 2 great-grandchildren; Dakota Karol and Dominic Norelli.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 13, 2023 from 4pm-8pm at Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe where funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday December 14, 2023. Interment will follow at Howe Cemetery Long Branch with military honors.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Gerald's family would like to thank the Amedisys Hospice staff, especially Abby, Chaplin Henry and Caitlin.