Donna Celeste Baer

DONNA CELESTE BAER
SPENCER - Donna Celeste Baer, of Spencer, NY, was received into the loving arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on September 11, 2010, at the age of 65. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Yackuboskey. She is survived by her husband, Walter G. Baer III; son and daughter-in-law, Walter G. Baer IV (Rebecca) of Wheeling, IL; daughter, Jenifer Baer of Ithaca, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Julian Baer (Laura) of Washington D.C.; and daughter and son-in-law, Emily Fox (Timothy) of McLean, VA. She leaves behind several sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Blanton (Joe), Juanita Ritter (John), Christina Semon (John), Theresa Neely (Jim), Karen Yackuboskey, Betty Jo Kennedy, Diane Yackuboskey; and her sister-in-law, Kathy Yackuboskey. She is also survived by her mother, Elizabeth Yackuboskey; mother-in-law, Fay Baer; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Deanna Curry. Donna had four grandchildren: Walter G. V, Jessica, Julia, and Dillon Baer. She was preceded in death by her father, John Yackuboskey; brother, David Yackuboskey; and father-in-law, Walter G. Baer Jr.
Donna was born in Dahlonega, GA, and raised in Indiana, PA. She graduated from Indiana High School in 1962, received a Bachelors of Science degree in English/Speech from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1966, and earned a Masters Degree A.G.S. in Child Development and Counseling from the University of Maryland in 1971. She held an English teaching position in Washington D.C. public school district; worked as a counselor in Prince George's County, Maryland; and served as a writer/editor for the NEA, the Teamsters Union, and the Dept of Health Education and Welfare in Washington, D.C. Donna relocated with her family to Spencer, NY in 1973. There she taught English, writing, and reading in the Spencer - Van Etten School District until 1984, when she retired to home school her children. She was an active member of the Christ the King Fellowship (Spencer Presbyterian) Church. She was a talented writer and published poet. Her greatest love was for her Lord and her family. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed greatly by her family, her church, and her friends, and will never be forgotten. A memorial service will be held at the Christ the King Fellowship (Spencer Presbyterian) Church, 75 North Main St., on Saturday, Sept 18, 2:00 p.m.