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John Baker Obituary
JOHN L.
Age 77 of McDonald, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in the Washington Co. Health Center, Washington. Beloved husband of Nancy R. Ducci Baker for 52 years; father of Susan M. Reboul, Nanette M. Battista, Renee G. Lucas, Janine A. Willy, Paul J. Baker, Mark A. Baker and John M. Baker; brother of Amelia Hartner, Mary Baird, Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, Ethel Kosmar, Dr. Robert Baker, Raymond Baker, and the late Paul M. Baker & Dorothy Rennekamp; brother-in-law of Mary Snyder; 16 grandchildren. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 and 7-9pm at NATION FUNERAL HOME INC., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Monday at St. Ann R.C. Church, Bulger, with Rev. Bob Staszewski, celebrant. Interment will be private in the Baker Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes School, 1109 Main Street, Burgettstown, PA.
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ROBIN NICKERSON-GALPER
March 7, 2005
DEAR BAKER FAMILY
I WANTED TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR FATHER AND HUSBAND. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW WONDERFUL YOU ALL WERE AFTER CRAIG'S AND MY ACCIDENT ALL THOSE YEARS AGO. BOTH CRAIG AND I ALWAYS ENJOYED OUR FRIENDSHIP WITH YOUR LOVING FAMILY. I'M SURE JOHN WILL BE REMEBERED FONDLY BY MANY PEOPLE FOR THE WONDERFUL MAN AND ARTIST THAT HE WAS. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, ROBIN NICKERSON-GALPER
Sister Mary Traupman
March 6, 2005
To Nancy and all the Family:
I was so sorry to learn of John's death. He will certainly live on forever in his family and in his art. I treasure the one painting that was given to my family--with Nancy as the model. You are all in my prayer.
Gil Brody
March 6, 2005
Please accept my deepest sympathy to your whole family. I'm sure John will live forever in all your hearts. I'll never forget the warm welcome given to Marcia when she "worked in exchange for riding".She rode more than she worked, and became a better person
after spending time with the Bakers.
Hank Kearney
March 6, 2005
To the Baker Family....I was checking the Post-Gazette's on-line web site to check "the news from home" when I read of John Baker's death. Though I only met him a couple of brief times throughout Catherine's various campaigns, I was always impressed with his artistic talents. Each year, I looked forward to receiving Catherine's holiday card because it would invariably have a cover with art done by John. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Amy & Denny Fodse
March 5, 2005
Susan and your lovely family,
It saddened us to hear of your father's passing. We knew him well from our childhood parish of St. Columbkille Church in Imperial. Your father's love for life radiated in his art and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May God bless you and your family, and may you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Myrta Litman
March 5, 2005
Our thoughts are with all the family. Larry, Myrta, Michael, Matthew Litman and Cristin Crile
Beverly Baker
March 5, 2005
Nancy and family,
Growing up with your family was a memory I will always treasure. My childhood was greatly influenced by Johnny and the Imperial farm. My deepest sympathy is sent to all of you from Mike Baker and all of our family.
Matthew McConaghy
March 5, 2005
To the family of Mr. John Baker,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God bless you all and guide you through this time of sorrow.
Warm regards,
Matthew, Dana & Olivia McConaghy
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