Keith Anderson, 55, of Old Butler Road, RD 6 died at 10 am yesterday in Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh after an illness of the past two and a half years.

He was born in New Castle, October 14, 1912, to the late Adam W. and Elizabeth Ann Tanner Anderson and was married to the former Katherine Lean. He was employed as a secretary by New Castle Duntile Co. Mr. Anderson was a member of Shenango Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Paul E. of RD 6; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Joan) Conti of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Carl A. of New Castle and E. Lester of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren. He ws preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Aaron.

Friends will be received at the Leyde-Tanner Mortuary, Highland and Winter Avenues, from 7-9 pm today and 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm tomorrow.

A service will be conducted at 11 am Friday at the mortuary by the Rev. George Dawson of the Madison Avenue Christian Church.

Interment will be in Castle View Burial Park.