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Robert Anderson

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Robert H. Anderson, 63, of Mars, formerly of Wexford, tragically passed away while mountain biking in North Park on Tuesday evening, June 18, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh on April 24, 1961, he was the son of the late Mary Ann Anderson Rabick and the late Richard Anderson.

He graduated high school at Sewickley Academy and received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a second Bachelor of Science in health and physical education from Slippery Rock University.

Bob was a beloved health and physical education teacher for nearly 20 years at Central Catholic High School.

An extremely avid mountain biker, he also loved to hike, camp and backpack.

He attended North Way Christian Community in Wexford.

An animal lover, he especially loved his dog, Bo.

Surviving are his daughters, Paige Anderson and Brooke Anderson, and her fiancé, Joseph Bostic, all of Charleston, S.C.; his girlfriend, Bernadette Petrillo, of Mars; and his former spouse, Beth Anderson, of Charleston, S.C.

ANDERSON — Friends of Robert H. Anderson, who died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, are invited to a celebration of Bob’s life at 2 p.m. Sunday at North Way Christian Community, 12121 Perry Highway, Wexford. The family will greet friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, to the North Way Community Church for the benefit of the ministries for men, or Adventuremen Ministries at adventuremen.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.

Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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