Obituary of Paul B. Mitchell, Sr.

Smethport - Paul B. Mitchell, Sr., 70, of Smethport, died Thursday (July 21, 2011) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport. He was born March 14, 1941 in Colegrove, PA, a son of James and Ethel Green Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell had worked as a woodsman in the area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. He is survived by 8 daughters: Lisa Orndoff of Bradford, PA; Darla, Debbie, and Jamie Mitchell all of Olean, NY; Paula Mitchell of Gaines, PA; Patty Mitchell of Limestone, NY; Brenda Mitchell of Port Allegany, PA; and Tanya Jones of Smethport, PA one son: Paul B. Mitchell, Jr. of Port Allegany, PA one sister: Irene Freer of Smethport, PA 30 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10-11 A.M. at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, PA, where funeral and committal services will begin at 11 A.M., with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; McKean County, P.O. Box 67, Bradford, PA 16701. Online condolences can be left at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.