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51 West Main Street, Newville, PA 17241
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Hoffman Funeral Home and CrematoryGalen Baker Obituary
Galen E. Baker, 77, of Carlisle, passed away October 16, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
A full obituary will be published upon completion.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday November 1, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, 51 W. Main St. Newville, PA 17241 at 11am. The family will receive friends from 10am until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Galen's honor.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
1
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
51 W Main St, Newville, PA 17241
Send FlowersNov
1
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
51 West Main Street, Newville, PA 17241
Send FlowersServices provided by
Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory