Gayle Anderson

Gayle A. Elder Anderson, 56, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family and pet Sophie.  Gayle was born May 8, 1957 at US Naval Station Hospital in Argentina, Newfoundland, Canada.  She is survived by her husband, James A. Anderson of Mechanicsburg; her father, Donald R. Elder of Carlisle; and her mother, Annabelle Gray Elder of Mechanicsburg.

A 1975 Mechanicsburg High School graduate.  Gayle was a former District Justice in Mechanicsburg.  She recently retired from the Commonwealth of PA as a paralegal in the Office of Chief Counsel.  She worked for the Commonwealth for past 20 years in many capacities, including the Turnpike Commission.  Gayle was the former owner/operator of “Cuts N Stuff” in Mechanicsburg.  An active member of the First United Methodist Church, she loved working with the youth, youth panels and especially the “youth sleep out.” She loved to travel and attend NASCAR.  Politically active, Gayle proudly worked for Governor Ridge’s Campaign.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the First United Methodist Church, 135 West Simpson St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17065 with Rev. Michael V. Minnix and  Rev. Lucretia Hurley-Browning, officiating. Interment will be in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  A viewing will be held in her church on Monday, May 5, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Tuesday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, or the Greater Harrisburg Humane Society.  Arrangements are being handled by the Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 N. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065 . Online condolences may be made to www.hollingerfuneralhome.com.