September 1, 1995 – September 19, 2025
Cattaraugus – Mitchell J. Wirth, 30, of Cattaraugus passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 unexpectedly due to an automobile accident. He was born on September 1, 1995 in Buffalo, son of the former Trisha Maul (Glenn) Priest of Cattaraugus, and James R. (Dana) Wirth of Amherst, who survive.
A graduate of Williamsville South High School, Mitchell was employed by Kleen Windows and had worked in the industry for 10 yrs. He will be remembered as a tinkerer; he worked on projects and cars, whatever he could make use of. He always found a way to fix whatever he was working on. Mitch also enjoyed music and playing his guitar.
Besides his parents and step-parents, Mitchell is survived by a special daughter, Cecilia “Cece” Wirth, and eight siblings; Cara (Mitch) Eddy of Randolph, Rebecca Priest of Fredonia, Alexander Bryant of Cattaraugus, Alex Priest of Cattaraugus, Glenn Priest Jr. of Cattaraugus, Trevor Priest of Cattaraugus, Charlie Wirth of Amherst, and Phoebe Wirth of Amherst, and two nieces, Bentley and Nova. Also surviving are maternal grandparents; Wayne (Dora) Maul of Machias and a paternal grandmother Jerrilyn (late Richard) Lindke of Ohio, and a maternal great-grandfather, Clayton (late Dorothy) Wagner of North Java, as well as his special godmother, Kim Sutherland. Also surviving are several cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Mitchell is also predeceased by grandparents and great-parents.
Friends may call on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 4-8 pm from Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3 pm from the funeral home.
Burial will be in Otto Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Save The Michaels of the World, 737 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209.
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