Mary C. Anderson, 97, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford.

Mary was born at home on R.D. #1 Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, on November 17, 1928, daughter of the late Paul and Frances (Leckey) Candler.

She married her husband Glenn K. Anderson Sr. on June 28, 1952, at Sacred Heart Church, Conemaugh, PA. Glenn preceded her in death on July 26, 1995, they were married for 43 years.

Mary was a 1946 graduate of Conemaugh High School and attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She was a Supervisor at General Telephone Company in Johnstown.

Mary is preceded in death by a daughter- Mary Ann; and two brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by 8 children: Glenn K. Anderson, Jr. husband of Debra, of Bedford; Francis "Bud" M. Anderson husband of Debbie, of Mount Morris; Robert D. Anderson husband of Debra, of Clarksville, TN; Mary E. Rochester wife of Gary, of Bedford; John Anderson husband of Jae Young, of Washington DC; James Anderson husband of Susan, of Beavercreek, OH; Maureen Borosky wife of Gary, of Las Vegas, NV; and Mark Anderson, of Bedford; along with 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and sister Elizabeth Mackall.

Mary was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bedford, where she had taught Catechism for 15 years and was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Ladies Guild. For 14 years, Mary was a volunteer driver for the DAV at the Altoona VA Hospital, and volunteered in the hospital assisting wheel-chaired patients. Mary also was a member of the Bedford County Senior Citizens and Bedford County Military Mothers. Mary was an avid walker, who walked 3 miles a day for many years. She had a fulfilling life and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11 AM, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Bedford with Celebrant- Father Rich Tomkosky.

Burial will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA.

The family would like to thank our sister Liz for the care she provided our mom, enabling her to live several more years on the farm she loved. We also would like to thank the workers at Colonial Courtyard and Bedford Post Acute for caring for our mother when she could no longer be at home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary C. Anderson to James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center ATTN CDCE/Voluntary Service Program, 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, First Floor, Room 1E34, Altoona, PA. 16602.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.