Rachel F. Mittower
Rachel F. Mittower, 93, of Chardon, peacefully passed away April 8, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.
Rachel was born Nov. 24, 1930, to Floyd and Margaret (nee Cameron) McLaughlin in Wauseon, Ohio. She graduated from Wauseon High School and later moved to Chardon, where she met and married Franklin A. Mittower Jr., on June 15, 1962, in Thompson Township. They enjoyed a fulfilling life together while raising their three children, Keith, Cheryl and Barbara, in Chardon.
Rachel worked for Addressograph Multigraph in Euclid and Snap Out Forms in Chardon for many years. She later worked at Richard’s Bakery and ended her career in the billing department at Geauga Regional Hospital.
Rachel enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, such as word search puzzles and game shows. She was a great cook and baker. She treasured time spent with friends, often playing cards.
After her husband passed away, Rachel cherished her weekly outings with friends for shopping and lunch. She greatly missed those outings as mobility became more challenging.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Mike) Noble, of Hambden Township, and Barbara (Arnold Mallory) Fritsch, of Liberty Center, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Lisa Mittower, of Hartsgrove Township; grandchildren, Kristen (Chad) Bass, Jennifer Mittower, Kate (Chris) Homlish, Erin (Tony) Niksick, Ryan (Jessica) Noble; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank A. Mittower Jr.; son, Keith Mittower; granddaughter Allison Mittower; and her three sisters and two brothers.
The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 23215 Commerce Park, #300, Beachwood, OH 44122, or www.alz.org, for the ongoing fight against this disease.
Private family services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
