Poland – A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Shirley S. Mitchell, 97, who passed away on Saturday afternoon, October 11, 2025, at the Inn at Poland Way.

Shirley was born on August 6, 1928, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Meyer and Edna Eastlick Schwartz. Shirley lived in Farrell, PA, and eventually moved to New Castle, PA, where she spent her youth. A cancer survivor, Shirley started college at age 37 at YSU and earned an education degree for teaching, as well as, a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling while teaching for Boardman Schools. Shirley was accepted into the doctoral program at Akron University for Psychology, as she worked for them in their Counseling Department. Upon receiving her doctorate in Psychology, Dr. Mitchell went into private practice in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, in 1976.

Shirley loved to spend time with her family, liked to read, enjoyed cooking, bird watching, camping, exercising and tending to her garden. She continued to be professionally involved with presentations, publications, and a variety of professional memberships.

Shirley leaves one son John (Jane) Mitchell of Gates Mills, OH; one daughter Elaine Morlan of Poland, OH; five grandchildren Shane (Eric) Morlan, Scott (Heather) Morlan, Jacob (Amanda) Morlan, Dana Mitchell and Gianna Mitchell; four great grandchildren Faith, Kyle, Brian, and Oliver.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Anita Audino and Ella Schwartz.

Shirley's family would like to thank the nursing staff and aides at the Inn at Poland Way, as well as Patriot Hospice Care for their great care and kindness.

Arrangements handled by Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers, OH.

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