On February 12, 2016, John S. Anderson passed away at the age of 97. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts and graduated from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University) class of '42. He then went on to serve in World World II and subsequently became an executive in the printing industry. He also created various inventions throughout his life, resulting in numerous patents. He was the devoted father of Karen, Susan, Douglas, Amy and the late Melanie and John, as well as five grandchildren; Soraya, Douglas Jr., Derek, Sharif and Joshua, and two great-grand children; Douglas and John.

A memorial service will be held at a later time and date. Interment at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery on Manor Road in Baltimore County, Maryland.