Arlene L. Root 1958-2025

Born Jan. 27, 1958, in Greenville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William and Arlene Sweitzer Mitchell.

She married Edward E. Root Sr., on Oct. 22, 1982, and he survives in Vienna.

Arlene attended Joseph Badger High School in Kinsman, and worked for CCL Container in Sharpsville, Pa., as a lab tech for 15 years.

She enjoyed bingo and going camping.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert (Samantha) Phillips of South Carolina and Edward (Leah) Root Jr. of Brookfield; two brothers, John (Sophie) Mitchell of Niles and Dennis Mitchell of Florida; two sisters, Virginia DeArment of Kentucky and Carol Smith of Berlin Center; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home LLC, 264 E. State St., Sharon, PA 16146.

Online condolences may be offered by visiting stevensonfuneralhome.net.

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