James A. Mitchell, 80, of Ross Twp, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Husband of 57 years to his beloved wife Nancy Mitchell. Loving father of Pamela (John) Jenkins, James, Jr. (Amy) Mitchell, Francis (Kimberly) Mitchell and Connie Mitchell; proud grandfather of Darlene, Jessica, Amber (David), Josh, Charlene, Brittany and Kaden; great-grandfather of Ella; brother of Essie Dence; many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his sister Mary Moore and brother John Mitchell.
James served as a CPL in the US Army during the Korean War and was a retired crane operator from J & L Steel.
There will be no visitation. Service and interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Orion C. Pinkerton Funeral Home, Inc., 1014 California Ave, Avalon 412-766-5600. In lieu of flowers donations suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1040 5th Ave, Ste 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.