Wanda L. Mitten

Wanda Lee Mitten, age 86, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 11, 1939, in Pikeville, KY, to Lawrence and Juanita (Francis) Childress. Wanda married Patrick Mitten, and he preceded her in death in 1986.

Wanda retired from Kraft Heinz Company and Bonita Springs Middle School. She enjoyed reading her bible, crossword puzzles, visiting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Wanda is survived by her brother, Steve (Patty) Childress; her granddaughters, Jody Mitten, Terra (Bruce) Scott, Jackie (Don) Nolder, Jessica (Justin) Seidowsky, Jena Mitten; her grandson, Zachariah Mitten; 21 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

Wanda was preceded in death by her daughter, Bridgette Bowers; sons, Steve and Jeff Mitten; granddaughter, Arianna Mitten; siblings, Annette Stacy, Janice Bowersox, Ruby Trivett, Portia Colwell, Johnny Childress, and Terry Childress; parents, Lawrence and Juanita (Francis) Childress.

A Graveside Service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, 997 Cleveland Street, Fremont, OH 43420, on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12 pm.