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Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
May 27, 1939 – Jan 28, 2021 (Age 81)
Agnes C. Anderson, 81, of Wind Gap, died on January 28, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Jean (Connor) Anderson. She was a 1956 graduate of Duryea High School and a 1960 graduate of what is now West Chester University. She received her Master’s degree in 1964 through a National Science Foundation scholarship at the Ohio State University.
She taught mathematics and English at Honesdale High School from 1960-1963; she was a mathematics teacher at Pen Argyl Area High School from 1964-1993 where she was also advisor to the National Honor Society and coach of Scholastic Scrimmage team.
She was a member of Langcliffe Presbyterian Church in Avoca. She attended Faith United Presbyterian Church in Pen Argyl where she was a Bible Study Leader for the Women’s Association and was active in many activities. She was a volunteer at Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She is survived by two nieces, Laurie Haas and Jeanie Filion and her husband Paul and two nephews, David McKannan and Stephen McKannan.
A Memorial Service will be held, Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA. There will be a visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Avoca Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca, PA.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to West Chester University Foundation, in memory of Agnes Anderson in support of the Dr. Albert and Mary Rita Filano Endowed Scholarship Fund - #2136-803. Please make checks payable to WCU Foundation, Memo: In Memory of Agnes Anderson, and mail to 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA 19382. Gifts can also be made through the Foundation’s secure website at www.wcufoundation.org/tribute-gifts/.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
Read MoreI had Ms. Anderson as my math teacher when I was in 9th. grade.She always was a nice teacher and always remembered me after so many yrs.out of school. RIP! Ms. Anderson.
Penny (Meyers) Mohr
August 09, 2021 | School
Sad to hear the passing of Agnes. She was my most respected and favorite Math teacher at PAHS and one of the reasons I pursued a Math degree in College. RIP.
Steve Kopko PAHS 1972
Steve Kopko
February 03, 2021 | Student
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Annamarie & David Pence
February 03, 2021 | Pen Argyl, PA | Acquaintance
Agnes was a very good friend and coworker at Pen Argyl High School. We also enjoyed attending football games and the Bangor Elk Men's chorus concerts. Agnes will be missed
JuneJones
February 01, 2021 | Friend
Miss Anderson's influence was enormous. She cared about every part of us as students. Academic excellence of course, but her kindness extended to everyone and she cares about you as a person. She continues to be my role model decades after I sat in her class. She will never be forgotten!
Eric Smith
February 01, 2021 | Bethlehem, PA | Student
Agnes was a wonderful colleague who was the epitome of a great educator--professional, good, kind, challenging, fair, helpful, and admired by all of us. Her students, including our own two children, loved and admired her as well. Rest in peace, dear Agnes--another legend gone, but not forgotten. My condolences to her nieces and families.
Rose Fiorot
February 01, 2021
Miss Anderson was my Algebra ll teacher her first year in Honesdale. Even as an inexperienced teacher she had all of the qualities of excellence, a natural. I loved her; she got me through what to me was a very challenging subject with ease and stellar professionalism. She was a role model for my own teaching career.
Evelyn Kennenwood
February 01, 2021 | Syracuse, NY | Student
My deepest sympathy to Agnes’s family. Agnes was a mentor and a role model to me throughout my teaching career at Pen Argyl High School. She was the consummate professional as well as a kind friend.
She was a gracious hostess. I valued our conversations and her wisdom. She cared deeply about her students and her colleagues. What a life well lived! May Agnes Rest In Peace.
Joan (Peron) Ronca
January 31, 2021 | Coworker
Miss Anderson was devoted to her role as teacher and performed it very well. She was articulate and respected. I was blessed to continue as her pupil of sorts at Faith United Presbyterian where she was a faithful presence. She graciously told me at one point that I could call her Agnes but I just could not do it. She will continue as a blessed memory.
Dianne Newman
January 31, 2021 | Friend
