02/24/2020
James Lowell Anderson
March 14, 1935 - February 21, 2020
James Lowell Anderson, 84, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of Feb. 21, 2020, at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida.
Born on March 14, 1935, in New Castle, James was a son of the late William "Pat" R. Anderson and Frances (Garner) Anderson-Downing.
He married his beloved wife, Marlene (Lesnett) Anderson on Oct. 18, 1958. She survives at home.
Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Eastbrook High School.
He was one of the owners of Anderson Bros. Tools for more than 50 years.
He was a Mason 32nd Degree Blue Lodge, a musician and avid Pittsburgh sports fan, especially enjoying the Penguins and Steelers. He also enjoyed traveling, boating, model airplanes and was a car and motorcycle enthusiast.
What gave James the most joy in life was spending time with his family.
He attended Eastbrook Methodist Church and Shenango Christian Church.
Along with his wife, Marlene, James is survived by a son, James "Jay" R. (Elizabeth) Anderson of New Castle; a daughter, Vivian (Michael) Maturo of New Castle; a brother, William "Bill" R. (Valorie) Anderson of New Castle; a sister, Betty Jane (Karol) Koscinski of Sharon; and four grandchildren, Jessica (John) Griffith of Volant, Kierston (Alex) Blenheim of Philadelphia, Kaitlyn Anderson of Erie and Tyler Anderson of Volant.
Along with parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, George and Tom Anderson; and a grandson, Ryan Maturo.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.
A service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor James Equels Sr. officiating.
Burial will be at Briar Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be offered to Lawrence County Humane Society or the donors' favorite charity.