George Walter Baker

BAKER, George Walter
George Walter Baker of Williamsport, formerly of Mansfield, entered into his new life with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on Monday, October 13, 2008, at the Williamsport Hospital after a brief illness. Walter was born July 13, 1931 in Batavia, NY, a son of George R. and Mildred (Bennett) Baker. He was a 1949 graduate of Mansfield High School. Walter was the husband of Mary Jane (Emmick) Baker, and would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on November 27th. Walter had worked for Ingersoll - Dresser Rand for 42 years as a welder, retiring in 1993. He attended the Faith Wesleyan Church in Williamsport, PA, and was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Walter enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling, card games, helping his children and friends with carpentry projects on their homes, and traveling. He was well respected and immensely loved by his family who will greatly miss him. Walter is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; children, Walter "Tiger" (Claire) Baker of Lexington, VA, Terri (Paul) Krohn of New Wilmington, PA, James Baker of Montoursville, PA; eight grandchildren, Heather Sowers, Carrie Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Tyler Krohn, Alexandra Krohn, Craig Baker, Brianne Baker and Ryan Baker; two great-grandchildren, Mason Sowers and Julissa Aleia King; a brother, Clarence "John" Baker of Covington, PA; two sisters, Margaretta "Gret" Swezey of Mansfield, PA, and Evelyn Baker of Mystic, CT; several nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by a daughter, Tanya Wennergren in 1994; brother, Harold Baker; and sister, Doris Kenyon. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 17, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA, and Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Faith Wesleyan Church, 1033 Tucker Street, Williamsport, PA. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Tim Hartzell officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Road, Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Walter's memory to the Faith Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 1033 Tucker St., Williamsport, PA 17701. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com