Dec 28, 2017

Frank H. Baker, 81, of Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare in New Wilmington, formerly of Washington and New Castle, passed away the morning of December 27, 2017, in UPMC-Jameson hospital, New Castle.

Born October 15, 1936, in Plymouth, Ohio, he was a son of Frank M. and Mary Fazio Baker.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen “Pat” Callahan Baker, whom he married on September 27, 1958.

A New Castle High School graduate, he attended University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his teaching degree.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran with the rank of E-4, during the Korean War.

For 15 years, he was the owner of B and G Auto Service in New Castle. From 1977 to 1990, he taught Auto Mechanics at Western Area Vo-Tech and Lawrence County Vo-Tech until his retirement. He went back to his first love of working on cars after his retirement.

He was a member of American Legion in Washington and was an avid reader, enjoyed old movies and travel and liked to polka dance.

He was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by three sons, Jeffrey Baker and companion Nancy Roussos of Boardman, Ohio, Frank E. and Cathy Baker of Zelienople and David B. and Susan Baker of Marriottsville, Md.; daughter Lynne and Richard Barr of Finksburg, Md.; two brothers, Carl Baker of Flagstaff, Ariz. and Tom Baker of Canfield, Ohio; three sisters, Blanche Martin and Mary Storch, both of New Castle, and Kathleen Thompson of Flagstaff; his companion, Marie Uphold of Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Emily, Jeffrey “JT”, Sara, Caroline, Maggie, Kyle, Keaton, Matthew, Nick and Tori; and 1 great-grandchild, Isaac.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Julie and Eleanor, and one brother, Earl Baker.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A Blessing Service will be held immediately following the visitation in the funeral home, with Father Frank Almade officiating.

Military rites will be performed by New Castle Area Honor Guard.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shenango Presbyerian SeniorCare, 238 Souht Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.

Condolences may be offered at www.cunninghamfh.com.