Obituary of John D. Baker
Smethport - John D. Baker, Sr., 63, of Smethport, passed away Saturday (November 2, 2024) at his residence after battling cancer.
He was born January 10, 1961 in Olean, NY, the son of John DeForest Baker and Veda H. Kagerise. Since 1992, he has been together with his longtime companion, Dawn R. Pierce, who survives.
John had worked in many fields as a laborer and was a truck driver as well, before becoming disabled.
In addition to Dawn, he is survived by:
Three daughters: Danielle Button of Kane, Cassandra Baker and Megan Burdick
Several grandchildren
One son: John D. Baker, Jr.
One brother: Timothy Baker of Crosby
Two sisters: Veronica Kinner and Deborah Allen, both in Indiana
And several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In keeping with John’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to your local ambulance service. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
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