Obituary of Leona M. Anderson

Leona M. Anderson, 93, of 9 Crane St., passed away at 11:22 p.m. Sunday (November 27, 2011) at the Lutheran Home & Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong city resident, she was born July 18, 1918 in Jamestown, a daughter of the late John and Viola Konieczny Miller, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1936. In earlier years, Leona was employed by the former Empire Worsted Mills and the Crescent Tool Co. She was a lifelong member of Holy Apostles Parish, Ss Peter & Paul Church where she had been active in the Altar & Rosary Society. Surviving are three sons: Joseph (Murlene) Anderson of Philadelphia, TN, Thomas (Muriel) Anderson of Burlington, VT and Paul (Nancy) Anderson of Penn Yan, NY; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Anderson, whom she married July 18, 1942 in Ss Peter & Paul Church and who died February 28, 1988; two brothers, Joseph and Leo Miller and three sisters, Romaine Gustavson, Helen Domst and Martha Barber; and a nephew, John Barber. A private family service will be held, conducted by Deacon Samuel Pellerito. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to Holy Apostles Parish, Ss Peter & Paul Church, 508 Cherry St., Jamestown, NY 14701.