Obituary of John G. Anderson

Pastor John G. Anderson, age 80, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on September 12, 1941 in West Hebron, NY, a son of Axel and Mary (Carlson) Anderson. John was married to his wife, Barbara Grace (Bliss) Anderson, for 51 years. He was the minister of Independent Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church in Galeton, PA. John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during the Vietnam War. John is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jennifer McClure; two brothers, Jim (Karin) Anderson of Boca Raton, FL and David (Sue) Hurd of Morrisonville, NY; and three sisters, Betty Ayers of West Chazy, NY, Nancy Somers of Valitie, NY, and Joyce (Jerry) Getty of Salem, NY. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alex Anderson; and a sister, Jean Thompson. A graveside service was held on January 13, 2022 at Wellsboro Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.