Robert Thomas Baily

Robert Thomas Baily obituary

Robert Thomas Baily

Robert Baily Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soxman Funeral Homes. Ltd. /Roth Chapel on Feb. 5, 2026.
Baily

R. Thomas

Born September 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA. Age 81, died February 1, 2026. Son of the late James. E. and Evelyn (Caldwell); brother to Janice E. Albright; brother-in-law to the late Terence B. Albright (died 2024); uncle to Jaime Fosnaught of Pittsburgh and Brent Albright of Wells, Maine; great uncle to Juliana and Ben Fosnaught, Skyler Lozano and Alex Albright. He was a 1960 graduate of Plum High School. He received his degree in electrical drafting from Penn State University. His job with Electro Melt took him all over the United States and the world, building smelting furnaces. Tom raced motocross motor cycles for many years winning a number of Tri-state championships. He was an avid supporter of local stock car racing, especially Lernerville. He will be missed.

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