James Lowell Anderson, age 84 of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 21, 2020 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, in Orlando Florida. Born March 14, 1935 in New Castle, James was the son of the late William "Pat" R. Anderson & Frances (Garner) Anderson-Downing. He married his beloved wife, Marlene (Lesnett) Anderson on October 18, 1958. She survives at home. Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Eastbrook High School. He was one of the owners of Anderson Bros. Tools for over 50 years. He was a Mason – 32nd Degree Blue Lodge, a musician and avid Pittsburgh sports fan especially enjoying the Pens and Steelers. He also enjoyed traveling, boating, model airplanes and was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. What gave James the most joy in life, was spending time with his family. He attended the Eastbrook Methodist Church and the Shenango Christian Church. Along with is his wife, Marlene, James is survived by one son, James "Jay" R. (Elizabeth) Anderson, of New Castle; one daughter Vivian (Michael) Maturo of New Castle; one brother, William "Bill" R. (Valorie) Anderson of New Castle; one sister Betty Jane (Karol) Koscinski of Sharon; and four grandchildren, Jessica (John) Griffith of Volant, Kierston (Alex) Blenheim of Philadelphia, Kaitlyn Anderson of Erie and Tyler Anderson of Volant. Along with parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, George, and Tom Anderson and grandson, Ryan Maturo. Visitation will be held on Tues. Feb. 25th, from 2-4pm & 6-8pm and Wed. Feb. 26th from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A service will take place at the funeral home on Wed. Feb. 26th at 11:00 AM with Pastor James Equels, Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Briar Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be offered to Lawrence County Humane Society or the donors' favorite charity. Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.