Virginia "Ginny" Ann Black Mitchell

Virginia "Ginny" Ann Black Mitchell, age 69 of Erie, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at St. Vincent Health Center after an extended illness.

She was born in Erie on November 4, 1937, the daughter of the late Steve and Rose Trentini Black. She attended St. Paul R.C. Church. Ginny loved her dog, Angel, her children, movies, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Sherry A. Brochey and her husband, Daniel, of Summit Twp., Julie L. Mitchell of Erie, four sons: Rick Mitchell and his wife, Christine, of Harborcreek, William B. Mitchell of Millcreek Twp, James C. Mitchell of Colorado Springs, CO, Kurt D. Mitchell and his wife, Melissa, of Ellenton, FL, one sister, Adele M. Schell, of West Chester, PA, two brothers, Carl Berti of Erie, and Louis Berti and his wife, Pauline, of Erie. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren: Aimee, Jenny, Mitch, Jennel, Shane, Brianna, Tony, Jamie, Alexis, Savannah, and Peyton, and four great grandchildren: Gage, Kiera, Todd, and Josh. Three brothers preceded Ginny in death: Raymond, Lawrence, and Victor Berti. Private services will be held.

Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home, Inc. 4216 Sterrettania Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 100 West Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.