Norman "Mitch" Mitchell

October 16, 2020

Norman K. "Mitch" Mitchell, 83, of Pilesgrove passed away at his home on October 16, 2020. Born in Woodstown, he was the son of the late Richard and Doris (Crispin) Mitchell. Mitch was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School and in 1957, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska. After completing his service, he married Sylvia Jones, and began raising his family in the Woodstown / Pilesgrove area. For 35 years, he worked in various financial roles for the Campbell Soup Company from which he retired. Mitch was an avid wood carver leaving a beautiful collection of waterfowl, birds, and fish, paying attention to the finest detail. Mitch enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, and home maintenance projects including the restoration of the 1938 Chevy pickup that belonged to his father-in-law's appliance business. Mitch is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Sylvia (Jones) Mitchell; his children Stephen Mitchell (Beth), Scott Mitchell (Esther) and Suzanne Mitchell (companion, Jon Sukeforth); grandchildren David Mitchell (Kellie), Jolyn Riddle (Andy), Cody Mitchell (Megan), Jenna Seeney (Jack), Janine Brace (Kyle), Kirby Mitchell (Danielle), Kelsey Mitchell (companion, Joey Santogrossi), T.J. Burt, Thomas Burt, Drew Sukeforth, and 16 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Gordon Mitchell and sisters Audrey Dorrell and Carol Mitchell. Burial at Lawnside Cemetery will be private for the family. Donations may be made in Mitch's memory to a local charity of choice.