Ralph Leverne Mitchell, 76, of Harmony died Friday at his home.

Born May 12, 1930, in Jackson Township, he was the son of John E. and Sarah C. Rice Mitchell.

He retired May 1, 1973, after 20 years of active service in the Air Force.

Mr. Mitchell was an avid hunter, fisherman and bingo player.

He is survived by two sisters, Sarah J. Leasher and her husband, John, of Zelienople and Helen Edwards of Mogadore, Ohio; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar "Diz" Mitchell, and a sister, Virginia Walker.

<B>MITCHELL</B> — A memorial service for Ralph Leverne Mitchell, who died Friday, May 26, 2006, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, with the Rev. Dr. Howard Newman, interim pastor of Whitehall Presbyterian Church, officiating.Memorial donations may be made to Zelienople Area Public Library, 227 S. High St., Zelienople, PA 16063.Online condolences and directions are available at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.