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Edna B. Anderson, 95

April 26, 2012

Edna B. Anderson, 95, Fordham, died Wednesday, April, 25, 2012, at Wellington Heights, Punxsutawney.

She was born Aug. 25, 1916, in Frostburg, a daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth (Douthit) Means.

June 20, 1938, she married Lorren (P.a.) Anderson, who preceded her in death May 27, 1993.

Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Valier United Methodist Church, and she enjoyed baking, cooking, quilting, bowling and watching the Pirates.

She was the last remaining member of her family.

Surviving relatives include a daughter, June McAfee; two grandsons, Carey McAfee and fiancée Mindy Smith of Fordham, and Michael McAfee and wife Michelle of Punxsutawney; four great-granddaughters, Lauryn, Afton, Nicole and Teja; a great-grandson, Dereck; and her cat, Troubles.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Means, and Fred F. Means; three sisters, Luella Walters, Irene Siverling and Mary Kanouff; and a son-in-law, Billy McAfee.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Young officiating.

Interment will be at Valier Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Anderson’s memory to the Valier Church, Asera Care Hospice, or to the donor’s choice.

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