Kenneth M. Baker

Kenneth M. Baker, 90, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of Robert M. Baker and Edna (Lockard) Baker; he was born in Homer City, PA on November 3, 1929.

Ken was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville. He was also a member of Loyal Order of Moose #95, a life member of the Historical Society of the Blairsville Area, the NRA, the North American Fishing Club, B.P.O.E #406, Blairsville, and the F.O.E Aerie #1488, Blairsville.

He graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1947 and retired from Latrobe Die Casting Co. after 27 years.  He also worked for Volkswagen, New Stanton for 11 years, and Latrobe Plastic Co. for 6 years.

Surviving are his son, Daniel A. Baker (Bonnie) of Farmington; daughter, Susan Jozefowicz (Arthur) of Plum; stepsons; R. Craig Miller (Linda), and C. Mark Miller (Mary Jo) both of Blairsville; seven grandchildren, Eric Baker (Janel), Lynn Murray, Jason Jozefowicz (Belinda), Jessica Jozefowicz; step-grandchildren Nick Miller (Christina), Nathan and Patrick Miller; four great grandchildren; sister, Joan E. Marsh of Latrobe; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, who raised him, Phylis (Rogers) Baker; his wife of 19 years, Geraldine (Buterbaugh) Miller Baker who died in 2019, and his first wife, Inez (Kerr) Baker.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Russell Whitfield officiating.

Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville.