Mitchell Donald Manthey, born March 9, 1966, of Wadsworth Ohio, passed away after a brief illness on April10, 2026.

Mitch was born in Cleveland and raised in Avon, Ohio. It was at Avon High School where he developed his passion for music and acting.

Mitch became a well-known actor in the Northeast Ohio Community Theater world where over the next 40 years he would perform in countless productions.

He received many awards over the decades and brought joy to all who had the privilege of seeing him bring every role to life in his own special way. He was often referred to as the "Man of Many Faces". Most recently, Mitch was cast as Juror #Three in 12 Angry Men at Blank Canvas Theater, Colonial Nathan Jessup in A Few Good Men at Hudson Players, with his final production at Weathervane Theater in the role of Chief Inspector Hubbard in Dial M for Murder. The lasting friendships and memories from those years were held very dear to him.

Mitch, lovingly known as "Mick" by his closest friends and family developed a love and talent for art that would lead him to a career in Graphic Design/Production, most recently sharing his talents with Midwest Everlasting Memorials in Wadsworth. The Joyces and his Midwest family meant so much to him.

Mitch had just received his Lifetime Membership in the American Motorcycle Association. He shared a passion for riding that was shared by his father when Mitch was 8, he was hooked from that day forward. He so enjoyed the comradery and giving back to those in need during countless charity rides and events. Mitch's adventurous spirit led him to travel and visit many amazing places, including Ireland, Australia, as well as the love for the Riviera Maya, where he, his wife and "their boys" would travel together over the last 18 years.

Mitch was predeceased by his parents, William and Beverley Manthey, as well as his baby sister, Heather Manthey, whom he loved dearly.

Mitch is survived by the love of his life- his wife, Lisa, her children, Travis (Kellie), Kyle (Alex), and their fur babies. His surviving siblings, Laurrie (John) and Bob (Pam) held a special place in his heart, and he cherished time spent with them. He had countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins whom he adored.

Mitch will be interned at Spring Grove Cemetery in Medina, Ohio at a private service with his immediate family later. The family will be planning a celebration of life at a date/time to be determined soon. He will be forever honored, loved, and missed by all who had the privilege of knowing/loving him.

In Lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Life Banc of Ohio, sctf@odh.ohio.gov . Mitch was an organ donor and will change the lives of many with his selfless gift of life.