Name: Visitation for Robert E. Anderson
Start: 2023-04-07T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-04-07T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Hummell & Jones Funeral Home, Inc - Washington

Robert E. "Bob" Anderson, 72, of Washington, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, in the Washington Hospital.

He was born June 16, 1950, in Wheeling, a son of the late Donald L. Anderson and Helen Grager Anderson Bonar.

Bob was a 1968 graduate of McGuffey High School.

He worked as a truck driver for Camalloy and Brownlee Trucking.

Outside of his work, Bob was an extremely active member of the community. He served on the Avella School Board for over 20 years. He also served on the board of Western Area Career and Technology Center, formerly Vo Tech.

He was a member of Washington Community Theater and Old Schoolhouse Players for many years. Among his favorite roles were Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" and Ben Franklin in "1776". He was also a "dancing dad" in several Chartiers-Houston High School musical productions. He was also a member of the Washington Festival Chorale.

Bob was an avid woodworker and car enthusiast, however, his greatest passion was spending time with his two grandsons.

On June 1, 1974, he married the love of his life, Joyce Hunter, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly (Ali) Yalfani, of Towson, MD; two brothers, Charles Anderson of McMurray, and James (Anna) Anderson of Westerville, OH; a sister-in-law, Rebecca Anderson; and two grandsons, Alex Robert and Eric Hossein Yalfani.

Deceased are a brother, Donald Anderson, and a sister-in-law, Cynthia Anderson.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Ave., Washington, Douglas M. Jones, supervisor, Dr, Lawrence K. Donovan, director, where services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023. Friends and family attending visitation and services are encouraged to wear Bob's favorite color green in his memory. All other services are private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Washington Community Theater, 283 Dunn Ave, Washington, PA 15301, or Old Schoolhouse Players, 20 Wabash Ave, Hickory, PA 15340. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandjones.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter on Apr. 5, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Anderson

11 Entries

Tom Miltenberger

April 7, 2023

I did not know Bob, however after reading his obit, I almost felt I did know him. I had done Community as well as legitimate theatre in my 20s, and everyone in theatre knows Tevye in " Fiddler" is one of the greatest musical roles a guy could have, along with Harold Hill in "The Music Man". I´ll bet he was an excellent Tevye, just by looking at his pic.

Peggy Stewart

April 7, 2023

So very sorry for your loss, Bob was the kind of person that once you met him, you never forgot him. He was a wonderful man, great friend and the best of Classmates. May he have the peace he so richly deserves. Rest In Peace

Lorry & Bob

April 6, 2023

Bob was such a funny & talented man. We have been missing him and will certainly think of him every time we do our show at WCT. We´re so lucky to call him a friend!

Sydney Schmidt

April 5, 2023

The kind of man that will always be remembered. You taught me many of my favorite sarcastic things to say.

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WCT

April 5, 2023

Nice guy I miss seeing him since I moved south. JimDeBolt

Lillian Myers

April 5, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. with my greatest sympathy to you and your family.

Lynda Danna

April 5, 2023

So many people are going to miss Bobby for so many reasons. His bubbly personality, his infectious laugh, his bib overalls, his acting talents, and so much more. But I will remember him for his creative ability to cheat playing the eraser game in grade school! Haha!! Seriously, Bobby was a real friend to the McGuffey class of 1968 and will be missed!
With sadness and sympathy,
Lynda Grimes Danna

Barbara King Barchiesi

April 5, 2023

Bob was a member of the First Christian Church in West Alexander for most of his childhood. My three sisters and I remember Bob as a jovial person, love to laugh and make others laugh. May God grant him eternal peace.

Darlene burrows

April 5, 2023

I remember you from my youth your mom was a wonderful lady that I always would run into she loved doing karaoke and was a great singer sorry for your loss bob was a wonderful person I see from all he did my name is Darlene burrows

Kay ware (miller)

April 4, 2023

So many wonderful memories while attending high school. He was always a great friend and loved watching him act. My deepest sympathy to all of you

Jessica Antonini

April 4, 2023

You will forever have a special place in my heart

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