Oliver H. Mitchell Obituary (1917

Oliver H. Mitchell, 98 of Monroe Township died Friday October 2nd at the home of his daughter in Lavalette. Born in Jersey City, Mr. Mitchell lived in Monroe Township for many years eventually moving to the Rossmoor community in 1992. He was employed for 23 years as maintenance supervisor at B.S.A.F. Corp., South Brunswick, retiring in 1980. Previously he was employed by the Baker Caster Oil Company, Bayonne. He was past president of A.F. of L., C.I.O. Union Local #9. He was a 32nd degree Mason of F. & A.M. Philo Lodge #243, South River and a Shriner. Mr. Mitchell was predeceased by his first wife Doris B. Mitchell in 1986, his son Oliver H. Jr., his brother John Moorecraft and his sister Doris Miller. Surviving are his wife of 23 years Libby McSeaman, his daughter Bette Skok of Lavalette, his two sons Richard of Jackson and Dennis of Spotswood, his fifteen grandchildren and his twelve great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday October 6th at the Lester Memorial Home 16 W. Church St., Jamesburg. Burial will follow at Forest Green Memorial Park, Morganville. Visiting hours for family and friends will be Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children 3551 North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140 or at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.