Shirley Ann Mitchell

Shirley A. (Baranowski) Mitchell, 91 of McMurray, Pennsylvania died peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Forge Hill Senior Living with her sons by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Harvey D. Mitchell.

Born October 1, 1935 in Chicago Illinois, a daughter of Bertha (Young) and George Baranowski. She was a former resident of McMurray, PA and lived in Franklin, since 2025.

Shirley was raised and educated in Chicago and was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School. She worked as an administrator at Teletype (AT&T) Corporation where she met her future husband, Harvey.

After marrying, they resided in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Cleveland, Ohio before ultimately settling in McMurray, PA in 1974. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She treasured her time spent with her family playing tennis, bowling, and playing cards with her children and grandchildren. She was active at Saint Benedict the Abbott Catholic Church in McMurray for 50 years and also worked at the voting polling stations in McMurray.

She was predeceased by Harvey in 1997 and beloved daughter Susan in 2015.

She is survived by her three sons Robert “Stoney” Mitchell and his wife Marjorie of Carolina Beach, NC, Charles “Chuck” Mitchell and his wife Trinette of Medway, MA, and Michael Mitchell and his wife Rachel of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is also survived by son-in-law David Rittenhouse of Franklin, MA. Shirley has eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A private family mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Franklin followed by final interment in Chicago, IL.

The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Mitchell family. Guestbook www.franklinfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support her grandson’s marathon fundraising for Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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