Shirley Jean Mitchell

Shirley Jean Mitchell 92 of Elco passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Long Branch on July 4, 1934 a daughter of the late L. V. and Elizabeth Hess Kent.

Shirley loved attending the local bingos and local casinos.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Geraldine (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 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Allan Mitchell in 2023, a sister Adelaide (Ida) Kendall Thomas, and brothers Raymond Kent and Charles Kent and 2 great-grandchildren; Dakota Karol and Dominic Norelli.

Visitation will be held on Thursday October 22, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe. Funeral services will be held on Friday October 23 at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home with John Mavrovich officiating. Interment will follow at Howe Cemetery, Long Branch.