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He attended school and played football at Slippery Rock University for one year, Towson University for one year, and Clarion University for two years. While playing at Slippery Rock, Jake was a defensive end and helped The Rock to the 2023 PSAC West title and a trip to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals. During his time at Slippery Rock, he earned PSAC Scholar-Athlete honors as a marketing major. Prior to college, Jake attended Catoctin High School, where he wrestled and won a state championship in football. He also enjoyed drawing, artwork, kayaking, fishing, working on his truck, nerf guns, and building Lego kits.
Jake is survived by his parents, Jim and Karen, and sister, Alyssa M. Baker, all of Thurmont, MD; paternal grandmother, Patricia L. Baker of Saltsburg; maternal grandparents James H. and Mary Smits of Falls Church, VA; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and teammates. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James E. Baker Sr.
Friends will be received Friday, May 31 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Bash-Nied-Jobe Funeral Home, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, PA (724-468-8381). Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, June 1 at St. Vincent Basilica, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650. Please go directly to the church. A celebration of Jake's life is being planned for a later date in Thurmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: www.mcleorf.org/donate or gofund.me/6104c63c Although donations are encouraged, Jake's family suggests using Export Floral (724-327-0597) if you wish to order flowers.
Online condolences can be given at www.BashNiedJobeFuneralHome.com.
To view Jake's funeral mass, please click on the following link and enter the case-sensitive passcode: b7!&[email protected] Jake Baker Funeral Mass
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Erika
May 27, 2024
Jake will always be remembered, he was such a hardworking and creative person. I remember meeting him in art class in high school and was amazed by his talent. This loss hits hard for the community, sending love and prayers to the bakers
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Tarso
May 27, 2024
I remember this young man. He and my daughter ali went to their first dance in high school together. He was a very polite, friendly and respectful young person and I felt completely comfortable with him after our first handshake.
My thoughts go out to parents on siblings.
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