George A. Mitchell, 1928-2024
POLAND — George Ansley Mitchell, 96, passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
George was born Jan. 7, 1928, in Etna, Pa., a son of the late Ross Mitchell and Francis Park Mitchell.
He graduated from Salem High School in 1946 and attended Youngstown College.
George was a professional engineer for over 70 years. In 1963, he started the George A. Mitchell Company on McClurg Road in Boardman and later, the George A. Mitchell Manufacturing Company in Cookeville, Tennessee, which specializes in the development and manufacturing of a line of push pointers for the tube and pipe industries. In 1999, George and the George A. Mitchell Company received the Tube and Pipe Industry Outstanding Contribution Award from the Tube and Pipe Association International.
George was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boardman. He was also a member of Tippecanoe Country Club and the Lake Club. George and his wife, Carolynn, were awarded the Outstanding Philanthropists in 2019.
George is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Carolynn “Lynn” Bean, whom he married April 19, 1968; three children, Pamela A. Mitchell of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Mark A. (Amy) Mitchell of Hubbard and Stephen L. Heck of Doyle, California; his son-in-law, Karl Duerr of Ponce Inlet, Florida; three grandchildren, Kristen, Nina, and Ian; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter; his sister, Patricia Logue of Mission Viejo, California; several nieces and nephews; his good friend, John Klimko of Poland; and four caregivers, Francesca Hodge, Nicole, Ashley and Madonna.
Besides his parents, George was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn D. Duerr; a brother, Robert Mitchell; and his brother-in-law, Bob Logue.
Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman.
There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the church with the Rev. Adam Rodgers officiating.
Interment will take place in Hope Cemetery in Salem.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting material tributes take the form of contributions to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406, or to the Angels of Easter Seals, 299 Edward St., Youngstown, OH 44502-1599, in memory of George.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with George’s family.
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