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Jamie Baker Obituary
Jamie Ann Baker, 15, entered into God's arms prematurely and greeted by a host of Angels who include her maternal grandparents, John and Jane Reap, and paternal grandfather, Frank Graziano. She passed away Monday, September 24, 2012, at Geisinger Hospital, Danville.
She was born and raised in Avoca on July 20, 1997, daughter of Fred and Jennifer (Reap) Baker.
Jamie was an active member of St. John's Primitive Methodist Church, Avoca. She was a sophomore at Pittston Area High School.
Jamie loved life and her family, she excelled in school and was a member of the Pittston Area High School Cheerleading Team and often attended the Pocono Mt. Bible Camp. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Jessica Baker, Avoca; her paternal grandmother, Catherine Graziano; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday with services at 11 a.m. at St. John's Primitive Methodist Church, 316 Main St., Avoca, with the Rev. Richard Rock officiating. Friends may call Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to church for services. There will be no procession from funeral home to church. Interment will be held at the Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's PM Church, 316 Main St., Avoca, PA 18641, or to the Pocono Mt. Bible Camp, 191 Clifton Beach Road, Clifton Township, PA 18424. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jamie Baker
Linda Sprenkle
September 20, 2022
Sad 10 year Anniversary may God comfort your Mom and sister. You are missed.
Michele Gorto
October 9, 2012
Jennifer & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers each day.
Donna Piccirilli
October 3, 2012
Jenn,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you miss Jamie terribly and have many unanswered questions. Try to remember the good times,I know there were many. I remember our lunches at Mothers Table, you always had a funny story about Jamie. Your happy memories will guide you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jess, and Fred.
All the girls At bronzed Bunz
October 3, 2012
Rest in peace Jamie. We will miss you but never forget you.
Kristen Gallagher
October 3, 2012
Jamie, I only met you briefly but knew you through the eyes of your Mother who loved you unconditionally. Your smile is infectious! May your family find peace knowing they will one day be with you again.
Brenda
October 3, 2012
We love and miss you Jamie Ann! We know you are watching us from Heaven..but we miss your SMILE and HUGS! Rest in Peace..you will always be in our hearts..Love you!! Uncle John, Aunt Brenda, Jeremy & Tyler..xo
Sandra Harvey
October 3, 2012
I never had the pleasure to know your daughter but she was such a beautiful young girl and words cannot begin to express how sorry I am about this. As a mother myself I cannot even imagine going through such a tragedy. God Bless you and your family and may you find peace, strength and acceptance through God our father.
Sandra Harvey
October 3, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 3, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Jamie was a wonderful girl.
Ali Quinn
October 3, 2012
Jamie, you will be missed but never forgotten. Love you backyard buddy.
Judy
October 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy to each of you. May God grant you peace in this very difficult time.
Nicole Foytack
October 3, 2012
Rest in Peace beautiful angel....give your Grandma and Grandpa a hug for me...
Paul and Margaret Borget
October 3, 2012
May God bless you.You and your family are in our prayers
Jenn Baker
October 3, 2012
To my sweet child...I love you so much only God knows the hurt I'm feeling. I want to hug and laugh with you again. I want to understand what was wrong and most of all I want to make you better, but unfortunatley none of these questions can be answered until we meet again. I love you child and can't wait to see your smiling face someday...Rest in peace my love.
Love Mommy
September 29, 2012
May God bless you and hold you in his arms Jamie...my deepest condolences to your family and friends may God grant them peace in their time of great loss...you will sadly missed by all that knew you...
Tammy and Eric Reap
September 29, 2012
Rest In Peace, Love always
Mary Kay Galvin-Pivovarnik
September 28, 2012
Jennifer, Fred and Jessica,
There are no proper words to express the sorrow in my heart for you. The service for Jamie was a lovely testimony to her beautiful life and your family. Know that you are surrounded by Jamie every moment of every day and her smile will never leave your hearts. God bless Jamie and your family.
September 28, 2012
I never had the pleasure of meeting your daughter and sister, but I am so heartfully sorry for your terrible loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that happy memories and the love you share will help you through this terrible time. Erin Berlew
bob shupp
September 28, 2012
God bless this angel and her family
Melissa Franco-Morales
September 28, 2012
Jen I am so sorry for your tragic loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 28, 2012
Family & Friends of Jamie,
While I never had the opportunity to know Jamie personally, I do know the family. She was a good person. My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with you in this time of grief.
L. & D. Swida Jr. & Family
September 28, 2012
May your memories keep Jamie alive in your heart. We never truly die. Our spirit is all the beauty around us. No words can say how bad I feel for you. May you have the strength to get through this difficult time. God bless you.
Kathi Galvin-Pritchyk
September 27, 2012
Jennifer and Family, I'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
Kathi Galvin-Pritchyk
September 27, 2012
Jennifer and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!!
September 27, 2012
May God Bless you & keep you.
Gary McDaniel
September 27, 2012
Jen, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God guide you and your family through this difficult time, and bless you always.
Nikki
September 27, 2012
Jenn, Fred, And Jess... My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All At This Very Difficult Time!! Jamie Is In Gods Arms Now..
Sean & Pam
September 27, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss and our hearts and prayers go out to you. God bless your family will always remember.
Tinna Gilbride/Whispell
September 27, 2012
Jennifer, Fred and Jessica. I am so deeply sorry for you loss. Jamie will be missed by all. My boys attented PA with Jamie and Jessica.
Carol Merkel
September 27, 2012
so sorry to hear of your loss can't imagine the pain you are feeling. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Jim, Carol and Wendy Merkel
Tracy, Bryan, Katie, Brother Shupp
September 27, 2012
May you find peace with yourself. And know you will be forever in our hearts!
I will truly miss you Baker! God bless!
Janet Calvey Filipkowski
September 27, 2012
Jenn I am so sorry for your loss! Please know are thougts and prayers are with all of the family.
Christine
September 27, 2012
Rest in peace, Sweet Child.
God bless your family during this difficult time.
Kelly
September 27, 2012
May God comfort your family in your hour of need. I am deeply sorry for your families loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Lori lLeschinsky
September 27, 2012
I am very saddened by your loss. I know I could never have the right words for you, but I pray God gives you the strength you need until you see her again in Heaven. Lori
Shannon Dudek
September 27, 2012
Jenn and family I am so sorry for your loss...cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all...
Mary Williams
September 27, 2012
Sorry for your loss.. Our family will keep you in our prayers
Nancy Williams / Volch
September 27, 2012
Jenn and Family you are all in my thoughts as you go through this hard time with the loss of your daughter,and your sister. I light this candle to light a path for Jamie to the open arms of our Lord. God Bless you all. May you rest in peace Jamie.
kristen mcgraw
September 26, 2012
so sorry for your loss...may god keep you in his loving embrace.
MaryAnn Sheerer
September 26, 2012
Jen and family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Rebovich
September 26, 2012
I am so sorry about Jamie. I was deeply saddened by her passing. As her eight grade teacher, she always brought happiness into my classroom. She would stop in my room several times a day just to smile and say hello ! It was a pleasure to have her as a student. I will deeply miss Jamie.
September 26, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
colleen cox
September 26, 2012
Jen and family... I am deeply sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.....
Marion Reap
September 26, 2012
Jennifer, Fred, and Jessica I am so sorry for your loss and My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Bonny Otto
September 26, 2012
There are no words that can be expressed that will give you solace at this time of loss. I can only express that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the time ahead of you. May your memories of her and the outpouring of prayers from family, friends and strangers help in the days ahead. My deepest condolences.
Lois Bender Albright
September 26, 2012
Jennifer, it broke my heart to learn of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
September 26, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. No one should have to lose a child. May God be with you and watch over you.
Maryann Galvin
September 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
EVA
September 26, 2012
RipJamie sympathy to the family and friends. Peace be with you as you grieve.
Remember all the good times you had with her.God bless you all.
September 26, 2012
My sincerest condolences on this tragic loss.
September 26, 2012
So sorry for your loss.May peace be with you as you grieve and God"s blessings.
margaret
September 26, 2012
you are with the angels. they will take care of you now.i wish i could have helped you matt also.
Nicole Bachman
September 26, 2012
Jenn and Family, no words can express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your precious daughter Jamie. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Stoss
September 26, 2012
Jamie was a great friend to my daughter...she had such a contagious smile. She will sadly be missed in patriot counrty.
rich
September 26, 2012
as member of the pa alumni i would like say that jamie will always be family to me becaus eof her ties at pittston area even though i never knew her my thoughts and prayers still go out to the family
The Hackman Family
September 26, 2012
Our love and prayers are with you. Jamie was a light and and a joy.
Tracy August Schooley
September 26, 2012
Jen and Family,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
William R. Simon
September 26, 2012
Fred, Jennifer, and Jessica...I hope you all know that with all my heart I wish I could be there during this most difficult time. You are and will forever be in my heart and in my prayers. With all my love..Brother/Uncle Bill
September 26, 2012
God Bless you, you beautiful angel, may you rest in peace.
September 26, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like Jamie was a good person.
Bonnie
September 26, 2012
My prayers are with the family during the next few weeks. Please let God be your comfort and strength, he has always been there for me after losing my 10 yr old daughter. Her memories cannot be taken away and all the goodness that they bring.
Patricia Fromel
September 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss I did not know her but I am a student from pittston area and I am sending my blessings to the family of jamie baker.
Kathy Bashar
September 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Jamie sounds like she was a wonderful young woman. You will be together again in heaven.
September 26, 2012
"Who plucked that flower!" cried the Gardener as he walked through the garden.
His fellow servant answered, "THE MASTER", and the Gardener held his peace.
david martini
September 26, 2012
You left this world way to early, you'll be dearly missed by many including me. I can't believe your gone. You'll always be in my prayers and thoughts. Rest easy girl,love you .
Melissa
September 26, 2012
I didn't know Jamie but my heart breaks for her family and friends. Such a tragic loss. May you all find some sense of peace.
September 26, 2012
May your daughter, sister, friend, Rest in Peace. I am praying for your family's strength during this difficult time.
john malinowski
September 26, 2012
sorry for the loss of your daughter makes me real sad thinking of her too young too pass john malinowski [email protected]
Autumn Gollob
September 26, 2012
Dear Jenn and family -
I am so sad to hear the news of Jamie. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Stay strong and find peace in the memories of your time together.
donna farris
September 26, 2012
You were taken from this earth too young, may you rest in peace with the angels! You will be truely missed by friends and family!!!God bless you!!
September 26, 2012
God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. May you now and forever rest in peace. Take comfort in knowing heaven received another angel to watch down on us all.
PA Cheer Family
September 26, 2012
Jamie was a wonderful young woman. She will be be deeply missed. She always brought a smile to our faces. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Elgin Family
September 26, 2012
Our hearts are broken. There are no words to express our sympathy. Our memories of Jamie will last forever. May God give you all peace and comfort now & forever <3
Kathy Taylor
September 26, 2012
No words can comfort you at this time,know that your family is in our prayers, from one mom to another, May God Bless you and comfort you in your grief.
September 26, 2012
my your find comfort in the lord during this time of sorrow our thoughts and prayers are with you jamie was a great girl
johnson family west wyoming
Tiffany W.
September 26, 2012
The ones we love dont go away, they walk silently beside us everyday. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Terri Balint
September 26, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.... As a mother i cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing through the loss of such a beautiful precious life taken to young. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers, with thoughts of peace, comfort & courage in this time ahead. ~Parent & family of a classmate (Samantha Lavelle) of Jessica's through Upward Bound/Wilkes University.
The Golden Family
September 26, 2012
So Sorry for your loss, Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie
September 26, 2012
So Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.~The Golden Famliy
September 26, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. It is so sad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. I cannot be there, I will be out of town but will be thinking of you. Take care and God Bless You all. Helen Stempien and family.
Loftus Family
September 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cathy(gurdock) and Mike Nicheporchek
September 26, 2012
Jenn and family, Mike and I are so saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter Jamie. Our prayers and thoughts are with and your family at this time. Keep strong, God will get you through as she's in his care now.
Pastor Andy Jerome
September 26, 2012
So sorry for your loss, praying for God to grant you peace and understanding during this most diffcult time.
September 26, 2012
Making sense of such an unthinkable loss won't happen. Take comfort in the love bestowed upon your family, accept that some things are completely out of your control and practice living one day at a time with the support of your family and friends as you work through this grief. God bless you all.
Shannon R.
September 26, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Ryzner
September 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
Anita Ruskey
September 26, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Anita Ruskey
September 26, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
katie
September 26, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you
September 26, 2012
i am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, i too know the loss of a child , a teenage child, i hope that your family can get through the next couple of days, it will be very hard but please be strong
Lesley Oboyle
September 26, 2012
My deepest condolences goes out to your family. Praying for you in this very sad time. May God comfort you in this difficult time. God Bless.
Linda Sprenkle
September 26, 2012
Jen and family, words can't express how I feel I'm extremely sorry for your loss may God strengthen you, comfort you and protect you at this time. My deepest Sympathy. God Bless you all Love Linda Lisk-Sprenkle (former DIT)
September 26, 2012
Sad to hear of such a beautiful child's untimely passing. Prayers going out to her family, praying she finds peace.
September 26, 2012
Our parayers go out to your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Michele McDonald-Kocher
September 26, 2012
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
mr.&mrs arthur weaver
September 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen
September 26, 2012
Too soon for her to leave this life...so sorry for your loss...in my prayers, God bless you all with His peace
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