Sheldon Robert Mitchell

January 19, 2021

Sheldon Robert Mitchell, 64 of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born in Fairmount Springs, he was the son of the late Herman Theodore Mitchell, Sr., and Hazel Elizabeth Parkinson. He was husband to the late Mae Swartz. Sheldon graduated from Hempfield High school, class of 1975. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked at Alcoa as a Machine Operator. Sheldon was happiest when he was by the Chesapeake Bay. He enjoyed fishing and boating, most recently on his 20ft Boston Whaler. Sheldon took his children on fishing trips to Virginia several times a year, rain, or shine. He loved to capture those moments with his children in photographs. Sheldon also enjoyed 90’s country music, watching western movies, and John Wayne. He is survived by his sons: Jason, Eric, and Chris, his daughter, Tonya, his sisters: Clara, Ruth, Delores, Mary, Madelyne, his brothers: Dannie, Luke, Walt, Joseph, and Patrick, his partner of 5 years Linda, and 5 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Sheldon was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Swartz, his brothers: Fred Sr., David, Richard, Mark, and Ted, and his sister, Carol. Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sheldon’s name to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.