Paul Frederic Anderson, 44, passed away at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio, the middle son of Terry and Marci Anderson. Paul had one older brother, David, and a younger brother, Michael.

Growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Paul graduated from Hollidaysburg Area High School in 1998 and went on to attend Duke University where he earned a degree in economics in 2002. In addition to his time spent in Hollidaysburg, he also had homes in Austin, Texas and Pittsburgh as well as parts of Maryland.

Paul was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing basketball with his brothers throughout his childhood. He later starred on the Hollidaysburg high school team and went on to become a standout player at Duke University. His love for sports extended beyond just playing as he adored the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State Nittany Lions and the Duke Blue Devils.

Paul is survived by his parents and siblings along with their respective families. David and Emily Anderson are parents to Sydney, 18, and Jack, 14 while Michael and Jana Anderson are parents to Misha