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Rollie C. Anderson 1936-2026

Rollie C. Anderson age 89, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Born in Mercersburg, PA on December 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Chester A. and Mabel A. Diffenderfer Anderson.

Mr. Anderson was a home builder most of his life. He was a member of Otterbein United Brethren Church, CV Antique Engines, and participated in the Old Home Week Old Tractor Display. He enjoyed building miniature grist mills and tinkering.

Surviving are two children, Rodney Anderson and his wife, Tina of Greencastle and Gretchen Horst and husband, Dale E. of Mercersburg; three grandchildren, Logan Horst and wife, Lacey, Lauren Heckman and husband, Michael and Andy Anderson and wife, Michelle; five great-grandchildren, Rylee, Mia, Austin, Emmie, and Abby. And four siblings, Ray A. Anderson, Harry A. Anderson, Dorothy Rebuck, and Eleanor Stoner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. Anderson in 2018 and three sisters, Catherine Stoufffer, Carrie Lulu Belle Blair, and Ruth Miller.

A private graveside service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Mercersburg with Pastor David Rawley officiating.

There will be no public viewing, but the family will receive friends on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home 45 S. Carlisle St. Greencastle.

Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to the Otterbein United Brethren Church, 146 Leitersburg St. Greencastle, PA 17225.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

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