John Baker
A Mass of Christian Burial for John R. Baker, 97, of North Warren, PA, who died on January 16, 2016, was conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren, PA, with Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Serving as pallbearers for interment in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery were Chris Martin, Elizabeth Caldwell, Josh Caldwell, Tim Seymour, Dave Lopez, and Randy Brown. Full military honors were bestowed by members of the Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. Honor Guard and U. S. Army personnel. Arrangements were entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
John Baker
John R. Baker, 97, of North Warren, PA, died peacefully Saturday morning, January 16, 2016 in his chair after a brief illness. He was born October 10, 1918 in Warren, PA. He was the son of Bert and Maude Hale Baker. John was a veteran with the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served as a Private First Class, with Company E, 120th Infantry Regiment. He earned a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal after being wounded in Belgium on January 16, 1945, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal. He was employed for 42 years with the former Struthers Wells Corporation as a welder/fitter, retiring in 1982. After retirement, he worked painting houses and delivering the Erie Times News Sunday edition. He enjoyed doing odd jobs around his home and is remembered as a hardworking, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a strong family man. John was a longtime member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, past member of the Warren Elks Lodge, member of Lakewood Rod & Gun Club.
He is survived by his 2 daughters, Debbie Martin and husband, Fred, Susan Baker all of Warren, PA, Longtime friend and companion, Barbara Imperial of Warren, PA, 2 Grandchildren Christopher J. Martin, Elizabeth Caldwell and husband, Joshua, 2 Great Grandchildren Noah and Reagan Caldwell, His Brotherinlaws David & Mary Lopez, James & Carol Lopez, all of Warren, PA, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jean L. Lopez whom he married June 1, 1944 in Warren, PA, who died January 30, 1998, 2 Brothers Harry and William Baker, 2 Sisters Hazel Christie and Laura Regina.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2016 from 6 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 7:45 P.M.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday, January 21, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., by Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, where full military honors will be bestowed by members of the U.S. Army and Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. funeral detail. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph Church Educational Center Fund, or the Warren Unit of the American Cancer Society, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA, 16365 or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA, 16365. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com