Florence D. Mitchell
October 3, 2016
Florence D. Mitchell of Buchanan died peacefully on October 3, 2016.Florence was one of 5 daughters born to the late Rudolph and Florence Deihsler, all of whom predeceased her. She was raised in Croton on Hudson and attended Croton Schools. She moved to Buchanan when she married the late (1989) Frederick S. Mitchell of 3rd Street. It was in Buchanan where Fonnie and Fred raised their 11 children . She is survived by Kathryn (Richard) Stein, Judith (Robert) Albert, Susan (Donald)Ward, Joanne (Craig)Drachenberg,Frederick (Ann) Mitchell, Jacqueline (Ellis)Burress,William Mitchell, Bernadette(Ronald)Hunlock, Robert(Carolyn)Mitchell,Kenneth Mitchell and Margo (Fred) Schneider. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Florence loved to do crossword puzzles in her spare time. She was a proud matriarch of her ever growing family. She worked for the Hendrick Hudson School District for over 20 years.She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a very special brother in law, Virgil Meliti. Reposing Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 4-8 PM at the Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home.Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, October 7, 2016 at 12 Noon at St. Patrick’s Church in Verplanck.Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor,NY. If you wish in lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie,NY 12601. Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home
Florence D. Mitchell of Buchanan died peacefully on October 3, 2016.Florence was one of 5 daughters born to the late Rudolph and Florence Deihsler, all of whom predeceased her. She was raised in Croton on Hudson and attended Croton Schools.... View Obituary & Service Information