Bessie O. Anderson 1935-2025

Born Feb. 3, 1935, in Toledo, Bessie was the daughter of Herbert W. and Elizabeth P. Osgood.

She was a graduate of The Rayen School and later graduated from Case Western Reserve University.

Managing the family’s business of apartment rentals, Bessie was known to run a tight ship. She was the face of the company, and her husband was the numbers guy. She also was known around the community for her skills as a Master Gardener. She was responsible for beautifying Liberty Township, Squaw Creek Country Club, the Jewish Community Center, Heritage Manor and other places that held deep meaning to her.

Bessie also was a proud member of Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom, formerly Rodef Sholom, in Youngstown. Later in life, she volunteered for the congregation to make blankets, hats, scarves and other items for those in need and to show her appreciation for those in service. Her family also knew that during their lifecycle events, they could count on Grandma Bessie for a custom afghan, marking their births, marriages and other occasions.

Bessie will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family: her husband of 69 years, Godfrey J. Anderson; her sons, David (Marcee) Anderson of Dayton, Steven (Terri) Anderson of Girard and Michael (Kimberly) Anderson of Palisades, California; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Sidney Siegel, and sister, Susan.

There will be services 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom, with calling hours starting at 12:30 p.m.

The family wants to thank the staff at Heritage Manor for the care provided over the past two years.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Manor, 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504 or the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, P.O. Box 66, Vienna, OH 44473.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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