James E. Anderson

WELLSVILLE – James E. Anderson, 84, entered into rest at 6:15 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026 at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Patricia C. (Wolfe) Anderson.

Born July 25, 1941 in Wellsville, Jim was a son of the late John H. Anderson and Emma R. (Gise) Anderson and step-son of Viola F. (Delp) Anderson.

Jim began farming at a young age and eventually went on to work as a cement truck driver for York Concrete.  Following retirement, Jim returned to his lifelong passion for farming at Cedar Hill Farms.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed watching wildlife, hunting, fishing (especially flounder fishing in OCMD), horseback riding, and snowmobiling.  Jim also liked going to the shooting matches at Dover Fish & Game.  He was a John Deere enthusiast.  One of his favorite daily activities was meeting his friends for breakfast.  He also liked spoiling his grandpups.

Jim is survived by a daughter, Cheryl L. Crone and husband, Ed of Wellsville; three grandchildren, Holly Fesler and husband, Josh, Nathan Crone and Jacob Ness; two great grandchildren, Anderson and Abraham; and a large extended family.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki L. Anderson-Ness and husband, Keith; brothers, Charles R, John H. Jr. and a sister, Barbara A.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jim's funeral at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 47 N. Queen St., Dover.  There will be viewings at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, before the funeral.  Burial will follow in Salem Union Cemetery, Dover.  Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Stephen Gallaher.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

To share memories of Jim and condolences with his family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com.

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