Julius "Jay" Bernard Anderson, 81, of Friedens, died March 18, 2021 at his home. Born March 17, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant, he is the son of Julius Henry and Ethel Marie (Cameron) Anderson. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Dorothy Lewis, and half sister Fleka Anderson. Survived by his wife the former Janet Elaine Walker to whom he was married 57 years, children: Jay Bryan Anderson of Friedens, Jennifer Anderson of Pittsburgh, Janeen Schoenly and husband David of Cranberry, grandchildren: Meaghan Peter and husband Charles, Zachery and Alexander Schoenly, great grandson Maverick Peter, step sister Joyce Preece, and close niece Amy Lewis of Fairchance. Jay was a 1958 graduate of Fairchance High School, he worked until his retirement for Columbia Gas where he finished his career with the role of District Manager, he was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Somerset and enjoyed golfing earlier in life and later found a love for trout fishing. Per his request visitation and services will be private with Reverend Kathleen Stump officiating. Interment Wills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Somerset Ambulance Assn. 115 Wood Duck Rd. Somerset, PA 15501 or Faith Lutheran Church 6567 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Somerset. To leave a condolence please visit www.haugerzeigler.com