BORN

1935

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Behm Funeral Home, Inc.

182 W High St

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Gerald Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 18, 2014.


Gerald L. Anderson age 78 of Waynesburg died Friday January 17 2014 in the Golden Living Center in Waynesburg.

He was born March 30, 1935 in Waynesburg a son of the late Roy and Lillian Clark Anderson.

He was a member of Waynesburg High School class of 1954.

On February 26, 1955 he married Nora L. Garber Anderson who survives.

Mr. Anderson was a retired carpenter with Local 541 in Washington.

He was Baptist by faith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles in Waynesburg and was a social member of the Waynesburg V.F.W.

Mr. Anderson enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, restoring classic cars, hunting and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, Daniel W. Anderson (Shelly) of Rochester Mills, Cindy Anderson Foor of Waynesburg, Lora Anderson of Waynesburg, Peggy Katchmark (Greg) of Rices Landing, Mark Anderson (Robin) of Mt. Morris, and Connie Stevens (Chuck) of Mannington, WV; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  Also surviving are two sisters, Waneita “Sis” Basinger and Bernice “Bernie” Shuman both of Oak Forest.

Deceased are two sisters, Helen Straight and Sandra Black; and one brother, Conrad Anderson.

Friends will be received 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High St. Waynesburg where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 with Pastor Fred Tomlinson officiating followed by interment in Oakmont Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com .

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January 24, 2014

Sheila Black

Nora, so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. It was always so good to see you both at our annual class reunions. We will miss him.
WHS class of '54

January 24, 2014

Sheila Black

January 23, 2014

Lori Blackwell

Praying for all of you to find peace and comfort during this time of loss.

January 21, 2014

Shirley Bauer

Nora, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

January 21, 2014

Maureen Pounds

Dan, Shelby, Kyle, Nora and the entire Anderson Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find strength, peace and comfort among your family, your fond memories, and your friends!
Dave, Maureen, Megan and Bob, and Zachery

January 21, 2014

Colleen Curry

My prayers and sympathy to the Anderson family.

January 20, 2014

John & Judy Harvey

May all your good memories comfort you today and in the days to come. Sending love and deepest sympathy to you, Mark and family.

January 20, 2014

Mary Zehner

Thoughts and prayers Cindy and family.

January 20, 2014

Bob and Nancy Hennen

Sending our deepest sympathy.

January 19, 2014

Leigh Ann Stephenson

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God always be by your side and watch over your family during this difficult time.

January 19, 2014

Marcia Richards-lazenby

Prayer and sympathy for the entire Anderson family in this time of need , may you find peace and comfort...the pictures brought back time as if it had never moved.

January 19, 2014

Susan Haught

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 19, 2014

Teresa (Hubbard) Ford

May God bless each of you during this difficult time. Gerry always had a smile during the short time he was my father in law back in the 70's. Nora may you find strength and peace at the passing of your husband and friend and father of 6 wonderful children.

January 19, 2014

Prayers and Love sent to you and your Family John and Dorothy Squires

January 19, 2014

My sympathy and condolences to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with His everlasting peace and comfort.

- Jeanie Herrod

January 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss,Will pray for every one,I'm the Aunt of Lora Humble Anderson.. God Bless. Goldie Opal Phillips Hughes Lorain Ohio

January 19, 2014

Jeanette Sherbondy Higgins

My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 19, 2014

David Allen

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have had the pleasure of being a trustee in our union together and working with him. Gerry was a great man to be around and will always be remembered.
David Allen Local 541 /84

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