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Keith Baker Obituary

Keith E. Baker Sr., 81, of Nicholson, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the home. He was predeceased by his first wife Nancy Rozelle Baker in 2001 and his second wife Dianne Wilkins Baker in 2004.

Born May 16, 1929, in Pratt Hollow, Lenox Township, he was the son of the late William and Nina Jerauld Baker.

He was a retired custodian for the Mountain View School District.

Keith was a loved father, step-father, and grandfather. He was well-liked and respected in the community.

The family would like to express a special thank-you to his caregivers Ivan and De Baker.

Surviving is one son Keith (Butch) Baker Jr. of Kingsley; one daughter Nanette Valinski of Sarasota Fla.; five stepsons: Jeffrey, Ivan, Christopher, Herbert, and Thomas Baker; one stepdaughter Lotta Huff; five grandchildren; 16 stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by two brothers Jerauld and Sherwood; a stepson Jerauld Baker; and a granddaughter Robyn Valinski.

There will be no public services. The family requests donations be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home 91 State St. Nicholson.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Susquehanna County Independent from Mar. 2 to Mar. 8, 2011.

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Sharen Wood

March 3, 2011

U will be missed

Rick and Jackie Randall

February 26, 2011

De & Ivan Baker & the Family of Keith,
Sorry for your loss.God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jane Barrows

February 25, 2011

To all family & friends of Uncle Keith.
He will be greatly missed. He was one of the best people that I knew. It's going to be strange without him teasing everyone. I imagine he and pops will be hanging out & having fun. miss them both very much.

Bev Bowen

February 24, 2011

RIP Uncle Keith You will be missed! Love Bev

nadine

February 24, 2011

prayers are with you all , rest In Peace Keith You have your Wings now god Bless

Carrie Dery

February 24, 2011

Our thoughts & prayer are with all who knew & loved Uncle Keith. So sorry for your loss. Much love and support goes out to De & Ivan.

Nina Baker-Pallman

February 23, 2011

Uncle Keith ~Things will not be the same , we sure will miss seeing you everyday, you will forever be in our hearts <3 love you Nina, Rick,Dillon& Dalton

William Bishop

February 23, 2011

To The Baker,and, Wilkins, Families, My Sympathies on Keith's Passing.

February 23, 2011

Lotta and the Baker family: May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mountain View H.S. Class of 1978

February 23, 2011

On behalf of the whole staff, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Your friends at Traditionl Home Health & Hospice

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