Jay L. Baker, 56, a resident of Fox Trailer Park, Clarendon, PA.,
died of natural causes, Sunday, October 5, 2015 at his residence.
He was born July 22, 1959 in Warren, PA. , and was a 1977
graduate of Warren Area High School and earned his Elementary
Education Degree from Mansfield State College. He was
employed as an Elementary School Teacher working in Cotulla,
TX, Virginia and West Virginia. He was a resident of Warren for
the past 6 years. His life will be greatly missed by his family and
friends.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Lias Baker of Clarendon,
PA., 4 Children – Everett Baker and wife, Theresa of Glen Jean,
W.V., Ellery Baker and wife, Karen of Richmond, VA., Emily
Destro and husband, Jared of Chesterfield, VA., Evan Baker and
wife, Lindsey of Charleston Heights, W.V., former wife, Rhonda
Gillow Baker of Gauley Bridge, W.V., 2 Brothers – Jeffrey L. Baker
of Clarendon, PA., Jerry Baker and wife, Jody of Warren, PA., 1
Sister – Jennifer Terhaar and husband, Peter of Olean, N.Y., 8
Grandchildren – Autumn, Lainey, Aubrey & Eva Harper, Kinley,
Landon, Isaac and Elijah “Eli.” Several nieces and nephews also
survive. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard L.
Baker, 1 Brother – Judson Richard Baker in 1962, 1 Sister-in-law,
Patch Baker. A private family service will be held at the
children’s discretion. Memorial contributions may be sent to a
charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by
visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis
Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral
arrangements.
I graduated with Jay from high school at WAHS but I really didn’t know him well before the Summer of 1978. That summer we both got jobs at Warren State Hospital in the paint crew. We joined what could only be described as a group of colorful characters who made up the full time paint crew. We had a blast that whole summer participating and watching some of the hijinks that occurred. Had a few contacts with him over the past several years on Facebook as well. My condolences to his family.
Dear Baker Family…Many of our “Clarendon Heights Gang” was sorry to read of the passing of Jay and find it hard to believe. Even though all of us have gone our own separate ways and haven’t seen Jay in years, we will all carry many fond childhood memories of our friendship in our hearts. May GOD wrap His arms around your family and comfort you through your loss
Jay was always so much fun in high school. We reconnected again on FB several years ago. I don’t believe he ever lost his sense of humor. RIP Jay.
I am so sorry to hear of the recent passing of Jay.I am sure he will be greatly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with your family…
So sorry to learn of Jay’s death.
Have many memories of growing up / hanging out with Jay “back in the day”.
My condolences to all his family.