Judy Lynn Mitchell

Judy Lynn Mitchell          “loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister” 

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Judy Lynn Mitchell, 68, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, May 24, 2026.

Born on Saturday, February 1, 1958 in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of Clifford Carl and Barbara Brooker Rushmore. On October 26, 1974 she married David Ray Mitchell.

Judy was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Wellsville, NY. She loved to crochet. She was famous for the rock candy that she made and will be fondly remembered for it. She most especially loved spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years, David; three daughters, Tonya (Thad) Lorshbaugh, Bobbi Jo Mitchell, and Tracy (Kelly) Bowker; five grandchildren, Jacob (Karlee) Lorshbaugh, Amy (Spencer) Coyle, Austin Beckwith, Kayla Avino, and Cory Avino; eight great-grandchildren, Maverick, Theodore, Benjamin, Grayson, Connor, Cayden, Clayton, and Charlee; her siblings, Dough (Theresa) Carl, Caryn (Brad) Shaver, Jeff (Nicole) Carl, and Don (Monica) Carl; and several nieces and nephews.

Judy was predeceased by her father, Clifford Carl; her mother, Barbara Rushmore; her stepfather, Wallace Rushmore; a grandson, Dylon Mitchell; and three granddaughters, Erin Lorshbaugh, Alex Lorshbaugh, and Abby Lorshbaugh.

A celebration of life for Judy will be held on a date and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Judy’s name may be made to the Wellsville VFW Auxiliary, PO Box 590, Wellsville, NY 14895.

Judy’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Judy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.