Harold Baker Obituary

Harold B. Baker

Harold B. Baker, 80, of DuBois, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Emeigh, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

He was born June 27, 1943, in Spangler, PA, the son of Harry Baker and Iva (Mock) Baker Puleo.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patricia "Pat" (Keith) Baker; daughter, Michele (Pete) Bishop of Mt. Vernon; son, Bruce (Pat) Baker of Findlay; grandchildren he assisted in raising, Nikki (John) of Los Angeles, California, and Jesse (Emily) of Columbus; stepgrandson, Dustin Julien of Findlay; stepgreat-granddaughter, Anna Julien of Bowling Green; sister, Vesta Huber of Hastings, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Vallie and Myrtle (Neff) Baker, who raised him in their home in Emeigh; brother-in-law, Allen Huber; and uncle, Ronald Baker, and his wife, Delories.

Following his graduation from Northern Cambria High School in Spangler, he completed an apprenticeship as a Model maker-non metal with U.S. Navy at David Taylor Model Basin in Carderock, Maryland. He was employed for many years as a model maker and worked for General Motors Styling, Chrysler Styling, and Burroughs Corporation. He also owned his own company, Complete Technical Services. The last over 30 years, he worked in insurance and investment services. He was a registered representative with the NASD (now FINRA) and worked for Prudential, Banc One Securities (now Chase Investment Services), BMO Harris Investment Services, and CBT Bank. He retired as a Vice President and Program Manager for Retail Insurance and Investment Services for CBT Bank, Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed travel with his wife, Pat, and together they visited two countries and 45 of the 50 states. He was an avid woodworker and liked to spend time doing yard work. Harold was strong in his faith and dedicated his life to Christ, his Lord and Savior. He rarely missed attending services at Tri-County Church "On The Hill" Campus, DuBois, PA.

Interment will be at East Ridge Cemetery, Westover, PA.

Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria, in charge of arrangements.