Ralph E. Anders, age 79, of Hellertown PA, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at his residence. He was the Husband of the late Constance J. (Hollowell) Anders, 1993.

Born in Seidersville PA, he was the son of the late Elwood and Pauline (Hafner) Anders. He worked in the Cinder Plant of the former Bethlehem Steel, retiring in 1981 after 35 years of service. He served his country faithfully during World War II in the United States Army. He was a Member of First United Church of Christ, Hellertown PA.

SURVIVORS Sons:(3) Gary J. Anders of Bethlehem, Ronald R. Anders of Coopersburg, Charles J. Anders and his wife Jean of Bethlehem; Daughter: (1) Diane L. wife of Raymond E. Matey, Jr. of Hellertown; Brother: (1) Earl Anders of Bethlehem; Sister: (1) Helen Rozsman of Bethlehem; 5 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren

Services will be private and at the convenience of the Family. There will be no calling hours. Interment at the Woodland Cemetery, Upper Saucon Township PA. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown PA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials Contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley Unit, PO Box 90127, Allentown PA 18109-0127.