OUR STAFF
Our Caring Staff
Garrett Lee Anderson
President/Funeral Director
Garrett is the President, licensed funeral director, and licensed insurance representative at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., An Anderson Family Firm. Garrett was born on the base hospital in Okinawa, Japan as his dad was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. He spent most of his childhood in Manheim, Lancaster County, PA before his father took a job in western Pennsylvania. He is a 2006 graduate of Purchase Line Junior-Senior High School, Indiana County, PA. He went on to attend Westminster College, located in New Wilmington, PA for two years before transferring to Thiel College, Greenville, PA. He graduated in 2010 majoring in Biology, with minor concentrations in Medical Biology and Business Administration. After graduating from Thiel College, Garrett continued his education at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) with intentions of becoming a Funeral Director. After graduating from PIMS, he completed his internship by working for a funeral home in Altoona. Afterward, Garrett worked in both Altoona and the Johnstown area as a licensed Funeral Director.
Garrett has over 14 years of experience to date in funeral service, and vows to serve the families of this area with the dignity and compassion that they deserve.
Garrett married Madison Kendera in June of 2012. Together, they have a son, Colt; three daughters, Davanee, Autumn & Jordyn; and a Weimaraner, Modi. When he isn’t at the funeral homes, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, hunting, watching his favorite sports teams or working with his favorite charity, Operation Toy Soldier.
Garrett is deeply committed to serving his community through various professional and civic leadership roles. He is an active member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA), as well as the Eastern Cambria County Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves as the Vice Commander of the Sons of the Cresson American Legion Post 238 and is a member of the Cresson Lions Club. Garrett is a Board Director for Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona, and also serves as a Deputy Coroner for the Blair County Coroner’s Office. He also provides specialized technical expertise to St. Francis University, Loretto, overseeing the preservation of anatomical specimens for the university’s medical studies.
Garrett Lee Anderson
President/Funeral Director
Garrett is the President, licensed funeral director, and licensed insurance representative at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., An Anderson Family Firm. Garrett was born on the base hospital in Okinawa, Japan as his dad was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. He spent most of his childhood in Manheim, Lancaster County, PA before his father took a job in western Pennsylvania. He is a 2006 graduate of Purchase Line Junior-Senior High School, Indiana County, PA. He went on to attend Westminster College, located in New Wilmington, PA for two years before transferring to Thiel College, Greenville, PA. He graduated in 2010 majoring in Biology, with minor concentrations in Medical Biology and Business Administration. After graduating from Thiel College, Garrett continued his education at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) with intentions of becoming a Funeral Director. After graduating from PIMS, he completed his internship by working for a funeral home in Altoona. Afterward, Garrett worked in both Altoona and the Johnstown area as a licensed Funeral Director.
Garrett has over 14 years of experience to date in funeral service, and vows to serve the families of this area with the dignity and compassion that they deserve.
Garrett married Madison Kendera in June of 2012. Together, they have a son, Colt; three daughters, Davanee, Autumn & Jordyn; and a Weimaraner, Modi. When he isn’t at the funeral homes, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, hunting, watching his favorite sports teams or working with his favorite charity, Operation Toy Soldier.
Garrett is deeply committed to serving his community through various professional and civic leadership roles. He is an active member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA), as well as the Eastern Cambria County Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves as the Vice Commander of the Sons of the Cresson American Legion Post 238 and is a member of the Cresson Lions Club. Garrett is a Board Director for Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona, and also serves as a Deputy Coroner for the Blair County Coroner’s Office. He also provides specialized technical expertise to St. Francis University, Loretto, overseeing the preservation of anatomical specimens for the university’s medical studies.
Carl F. Brendel
Supervisor/Funeral Director
Carl attended Penn State University prior to attending the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and has been serving area families as a licensed funeral director for over 25 years. He also is a licensed life insurance agent, which allows him to assist families in opening irrevocable trusts for their pre-paid funeral & cremation expenses. Carl resides with his wife, Margi and youngest son, Chandler in Altoona. He is also the proud father of five other children: Kate, Claire, Nicole, Chris, and Brandon; and grandfather of Ryan and Michaela. Carl enjoys spending time with family, friends, hunting, and fishing. He is a certified crematory operator, funeral pre-planning professional, and is committed to serving families with the utmost dignity and compassion during their time of need and beyond.
Carl F. Brendel
Supervisor/Funeral Director
Carl attended Penn State University prior to attending the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and has been serving area families as a licensed funeral director for over 25 years. He also is a licensed life insurance agent, which allows him to assist families in opening irrevocable trusts for their pre-paid funeral & cremation expenses. Carl resides with his wife, Margi and youngest son, Chandler in Altoona. He is also the proud father of five other children: Kate, Claire, Nicole, Chris, and Brandon; and grandfather of Ryan and Michaela. Carl enjoys spending time with family, friends, hunting, and fishing. He is a certified crematory operator, funeral pre-planning professional, and is committed to serving families with the utmost dignity and compassion during their time of need and beyond.
Rob Gohn
Funeral Director's Assistant
Rob joined the Jones Funeral Home in 2004 and became a member of the Anderson Family Funeral Homes team when the funeral home was acquired by Garrett Anderson in 2023. Rob was raised in Alum Bank and the son of Robert Gohn Sr. and Lillian V. Kiser. He was raised by his grandmother, Virgie Gohn in his younger years. Rob married Todd Hiquet on May 6, 2017 and they currently reside in Altoona with their three dogs, Great Dan, Quest; Terrier Mix, Janet and Chrissy; and their cat, Jack. He has two daughters, Shayna Gohn and Emily Drobnoek; 8 grandchildren, Alex, Miley, Madison, Hanna, Isaiah, Noah, Mackenzie, Emma and Ryla; three brothers, Roger, Michael & Christian; and three sisters, Christine, Meredith and Tammy. Rob graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1989. He is a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Hollidaysburg. Rob enjoys the outdoor life, camping, hunting and spending time at his Koi Pond. Most importantly, he appreciates helping anyone that needs it when time allows.
Rob Gohn
Funeral Director's Assistant
Rob joined the Jones Funeral Home in 2004 and became a member of the Anderson Family Funeral Homes team when the funeral home was acquired by Garrett Anderson in 2023. Rob was raised in Alum Bank and the son of Robert Gohn Sr. and Lillian V. Kiser. He was raised by his grandmother, Virgie Gohn in his younger years. Rob married Todd Hiquet on May 6, 2017 and they currently reside in Altoona with their three dogs, Great Dan, Quest; Terrier Mix, Janet and Chrissy; and their cat, Jack. He has two daughters, Shayna Gohn and Emily Drobnoek; 8 grandchildren, Alex, Miley, Madison, Hanna, Isaiah, Noah, Mackenzie, Emma and Ryla; three brothers, Roger, Michael & Christian; and three sisters, Christine, Meredith and Tammy. Rob graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1989. He is a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Hollidaysburg. Rob enjoys the outdoor life, camping, hunting and spending time at his Koi Pond. Most importantly, he appreciates helping anyone that needs it when time allows.
Mary K. Slattery
Funeral Director
Mary joined the Anderson Family Funeral Homes team in August of 2022. She was raised in Cresson and is the daughter of James and Marie. Mary has two brothers, Robert and Travis; and two cats, Binx and Winnie. She graduated from Penn Cambria High School in 2010. After high school she attended Mount Aloysius College, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2014. Mary worked for the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and Primary Health Network. Ever since she was young, Mary had a calling for funeral service. She attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science completing her degree in January of 2025 and finished her internship in February of 2026. Mary enjoys walking, working out, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Mary K. Slattery
Funeral Director
Mary joined the Anderson Family Funeral Homes team in August of 2022. She was raised in Cresson and is the daughter of James and Marie. Mary has two brothers, Robert and Travis; and two cats, Binx and Winnie. She graduated from Penn Cambria High School in 2010. After high school she attended Mount Aloysius College, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2014. Mary worked for the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and Primary Health Network. Ever since she was young, Mary had a calling for funeral service. She attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science completing her degree in January of 2025 and finished her internship in February of 2026. Mary enjoys walking, working out, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Jacqueline Anderson
Administrative Assistant / Controller
Jacqueline Anderson
Administrative Assistant / Controller
Herbert Anderson
Facilities Director / Crematory Technician
Herbert Anderson
Facilities Director / Crematory Technician
