Barbara Jean Anderson

Barbara “Jean” (Sobolewski) Anderson, age 90, passed away quietly in her sleep, Friday, February 21st, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

Barbara was born in Erie, PA November 9, 1934, daughter of the late Francis Stanley and Aurelia Blystone (Caughey) Sobolewski.

Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Harborcreek High School. Thereafter she worked as a bookkeeper at the Erie County Motor club, then as a secretary at General Electric.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Norman J. Anderson of 66 years. She is also survived by four children, and sisters-in-law Kathleen Pontzer of Milford, CT and Loretta Anderson of Bozrah, CT.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sisters Mabel Holodnak, Darla Widger, and brothers-in-law Donald Holodnak and Harry Widger.

In her leisure time Barbara played golf at Lake Shore country club, and tennis at Westwood racquet club. She was also a regular bridge player. And she especially enjoyed working in her yard and garden. Barbara was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.

The family of Barbara and her husband includes Mark, Fairview, PA; Eric, Milwaukee, WI; Christine and her husband George Abowd, Albany, NY; and Kevin and his wife Sandy, Redlands, CA. Barbara is also survived by four grandchildren: Laurel and Tom Abowd and Mackenzie and Michelle Anderson, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date for family and close friends. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven cemetery in Fairview, PA.