Obituary for Leonard J. Mitchell
Leonard, J. Mitchell, of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was 98 years of age and had lived a long and blessed life.
Mr. Mitchell was born in Covington, PA to Albert and Justine Mitchell (nee Mahonsky). He served his country honorably for 22 1/2 years, in the United States Marine Corps retiring as a Master Sargent E8. His distinguished military career included serving in World War II, and the Korean War. After his military service, he worked as a civil servant, for the Federal Government Department of Defense until his retirement.
Leonard greatly enjoyed sports and was inducted into the Covington PA High School Hall of Fame for basketball and baseball. He was an avid golfer and played weekly during his retirement in Myrtle Beach SC. He and his wife Marge enjoyed being with friends and having visits with family.
Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret (nee Vincze) and his brothers and sisters, Marion, Walter, Anna and Clement. Surviving are his children, Susan Fallone (John) ,William Mitchell (Joanne) and grandchildren, Daniel Mitchell, Kate Leathe (Matthew) and Jennifer Canfield (Collin) and great grandchild, William Matthew Canfield.
A graveside service and inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, at a later date. Denotations in his honor can be made to a charity of your choice.
Mr. Mitchell was born in Covington, PA to Albert and Justine Mitchell (nee Mahonsky). He served his country honorably for 22 1/2 years, in the United States Marine Corps retiring as a Master Sargent E8. His distinguished military career included serving in World War II, and the Korean War. After his military service, he worked as a civil servant, for the Federal Government Department of Defense until his retirement.
Leonard greatly enjoyed sports and was inducted into the Covington PA High School Hall of Fame for basketball and baseball. He was an avid golfer and played weekly during his retirement in Myrtle Beach SC. He and his wife Marge enjoyed being with friends and having visits with family.
Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret (nee Vincze) and his brothers and sisters, Marion, Walter, Anna and Clement. Surviving are his children, Susan Fallone (John) ,William Mitchell (Joanne) and grandchildren, Daniel Mitchell, Kate Leathe (Matthew) and Jennifer Canfield (Collin) and great grandchild, William Matthew Canfield.
A graveside service and inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, at a later date. Denotations in his honor can be made to a charity of your choice.