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Leroy Baker Obituary

COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Leroy W. Baker, 59, of Coudersport, died Wednesday (Sept. 21, 2016) in his home.

Born on June 24, 1957, in Coudersport, he was the adopted son of Fred and Fern Champlin Baker. On Nov. 6, 1976, in Coudersport, he married the former Penny James, who survives.

A 1975 graduate of Coudersport High School, he was employed by St. Marys Carbon in Galeton for 32 years and had worked at National Fuel since 2009.

He served honorably with the U.S. Army and was a member of American Legion Potter Post 192 in Coudersport and the National Rifle Association.

Surviving besides his wife, Penny, are two daughters, Rebecca (Jason) Rossman and Rachel Baker, both of Coudersport; four grandchildren, Mackenzie Davis, Alexander Davis, Hannah Bova and Sophia Fuqua; three sisters, Jeannie (Pat) Walker of Cleveland and Meg Heckler and Brenda Flores, both of Pittsburgh; a brother-in-law, who was like a son, Shon James of Coudersport; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 1, 2016) in the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church. Military rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Burial will be in Ford Hill Cemetery, Coudersport.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses.

Memorials may be made to the Patterson Cancer Care Center, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.

Published by Olean Times Herald on Sep. 27, 2016.
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Sincere condolences on your loss. May fond memories and loving words comfort your family at this difficult time. Isaiah 57:15

T R

September 30, 2016

I met Leroy when he joined National Fuel.We had a lot of conversation about our lives and families.He was the nicest and most easy going man I ever met.I really took a shining to him.I know he was a fighter,but he lost that battle.I will miss and remember him in my thoughts.From my heart I feel deepest of sympathy for Mrs.Baker and family.

Mike Reynolds

September 29, 2016

My condolences to the family trust in god and he will give you the strength needed at this time.
(Psalm 65:8)

September 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you.

September 28, 2016

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