John J. “Jake” Baker, 91 of New Sewickley Township, passed away on November 7, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 20, 1933 in New Sewickley Township, the son of the late Charles R. and Edna M. Allman Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leila P. “Paige” Baker, two grandchildren, Dean Baker and Jeremy Phipps, two sisters, Edna Landis and Martha O’Neal, a brother, Richard Baker, two sisters-in-law, Doris Frank and Lois Cordes and two brothers-in-law, Norman L. and Joseph W. Brandon. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marjory M. and Danny Phipps of New Sewickley Township, three sons and daughters-in-law, John K. and Nancy Baker of Freedom, Timothy C. and Dixie and Carl L. and Karen Baker of New Sewickley Township, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Sam Baker and his companion Helen of New Sewickley Township, Robert and Rosemary Baker of Distant, Pennsylvania, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

John was a retired craneman with the former PB&I industry of North Rochester. He also was a farrier for various farms and was a farm animal veterinarian assistant and raised, trained and showed Tennessee Walking horses. He attended the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church. Jake was an Army veteran during the Korean War and was a member of the Armstrong County Coon Hunters Association.   Friends will be received Tuesday, November 12th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc, 349 Adams Street, Rochester and Wednesday, November 13th from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. in the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 101 Big Knob Road, Rochester. Officiating will be his pastor, Rev. Beth Wierman, with interment following in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park of Rochester. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church. The family would also like to thank Tammy, who stayed with Dad and gave him excellent care and comfort.