| Notes |
- March 23, 2011
Allen O. Anderson
The Tonawanda News
ORCHARD PARK — Allen O. Anderson, age 85, of Orchard Park and formerly of the Tonawandas, March 14, 2011, at Absolut of Orchard Park. Born in Tonawanda, he had been a resident of North Tonawanda for more than 50 years and was the husband of Ruth (nee Joerg) Anderson, who died in 2010; son of the late Axel and Marion (nee Krueger) Anderson; step-son of the late Florence Anderson and brother of the late Dorothy Campbell and Ruth Ann Anderson. A 1943 graduate of Tonawanda High School, he was a US Army Veteran serving during World War II. He was a lifelong and active member of Salem United Church of Christ. Following World War II, he was employed by the Wurlitzer Co. in North Tonawanda, and was actively involved in maintaining several area church organs for many years. He retired in 1982 as Vice President and Treasurer of Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, after 20 years of service. He was also active in the Buffalo Kiwanis.
He is survived by two sons, Roy D. (Sharon) Anderson of Barker, NY and David J. Anderson of the Town of Wheatfield; two grandchildren, Glenn Anderson and Marie (Ron) Johnson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends.
There was no prior visitation. A private interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, March 26th at 11 AM in Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan St., in Tonawanda. The Rev. Jeremy Lopez will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ. Arrangements by John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda, NY.
Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.
|
Abt 1926 - 2011 (~ 85 years)