M. JoAnn Baker
M. JoAnn Baker, 78, of West Middletown, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born February 2, 1940, in Louise, W.Va., a daughter of Dennis and Grace Pepe Kelley.
Mrs. Baker was a 1958 graduate of Avella High School and was a former member of Israel AME Church in West Middletown.
She loved gardening, reading and spending time with family.
On June 8, 1962, she married John L. “Jack” Baker, who died August 16, 2005.
Surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline Williams (Arthur) of Pittsburgh; a son, John L. Baker II (Paula) of Houston; three grandchildren, Andrew Baker (Abbey), Brandon Baker and Sydney Williams; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Umphrey (Donald) of West Middletown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a brother, William Kelley, and a sister, Henrietta Young.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, with the Rev. Oliver G. Tyler officiating. Interment will follow in West Middletown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Donnell House, Concordia Hospice of Washington, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301.
Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.