Bevon Anderson, 93 of Northern Cambria passed Friday, March 31, 2023.
He was born April 11, 1929, in Marsteller, a son to the late Bevan and Mary (Abromovich) Anderson. He was married to Mary Gallagher for 59 years before her passing on November 24, 2010. Also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Anderson, and a sister, Ruth Hoar.
Surviving is a son, Dennis Anderson (Darlene Ferson) of New Jersey; two grandsons, Brent, and Justin Anderson; a brother, Robert (Bo) Anderson of Ohio; and nieces and nephews, Jim and Kathy Cavallo, Laura Schepis, Jacque Davis, Shawn Wight, Cherie English, Heidi Hafner, Kelly Haney, Kathy Kraochinisha, Holly Rafie, Bernadette Nolan, Tom, Bee, and Antoinette Gallagher.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War as a sergeant. Earning the Korean War Service Medal, Bronze Star and The United Nations Service Medal.
Bevon retired after 31 years of service from the Northern Cambria School District as a teacher.
He was a member of the Spangler VFW, Spangler Legion post 569, Braggers Club, Lions Club, and Emeigh Sportsman. Bevon was a former basketball, baseball, and football coach. He also was a PIAA official of baseball, softball, football, and basketball.
Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Debbie, Annlee, Elizabeth, and Samantha of 365 Hospice as well as his in-home caregiver, Shayla for their compassion, gentle touch, and caring attitudes.
Friends will be received from Sunday, April 9, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Barrett Funeral Home, 822 Philadelphia Ave., Northern Cambria. A funeral mass will take place Monday, April 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 811 Chestnut Ave., Northern Cambria.
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