Margaret H. Mitchell

Margaret H. Mitchell, 75, of New Philadelphia died Saturday, January 23, 2016 in the Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center.

Born July 16, 1940 in Zoarville she was a daughter of Henrietta Collins Schwartz Pasquin of Dover and the late Howard Schwartz. Margaret was also preceded in death by her son, Eugene R. Penso; brother, Eugene Schwartz; grandmother, Chelsea Metcalf and stepfather, Eugene Pasquin.

Margaret retired from the Timken Co. after 30 years of service and was a volunteer at the Senior Center and American Red Cross. She was a talented artist who also enjoyed cross-stitching.

A wonderful mother and friend, Margaret will be missed by her daughter, Lisa (Greg) Humston of Akron; brother, David (Lori) Schwartz of Dover; former husband, John Mitchell of Dover; good friend, Cherie Wetzel of New Philadelphia and four step-children.

Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 27 at 1:30 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home at Dover with Rev. Brian Flood officiating. Following the service, a luncheon will be held in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Friends can call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Margaret may do so by visiting the online obituaries and flowers link on the funeral homes website.

The family would like to thank Community Hospice for their wonderful and compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Center Transportation Department or to Community Hospice.