Gary Wayne Baker

Gary Wayne Baker, 80, of rural Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord peacefully, Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2023, at his home.

He was born March 11, 1943, in Roaring Spring, son of the late James H. and F. Lucille (Smith) Baker. On June 15, 1968, he married Nancy L. Metzger at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy of 55 years: two children: Brent Y. Baker

(Betsy) of rural Martinsburg and Brooke E. Snider (Chris) of Germantown, MD; four grandchildren: Grace Winters (Casey), Mason Baker (Erin Hoffman), Nicholas Snider and Noah Snider; a sister, Pam J. Leedy (Bob) of Derwood, MD; and a sister-in-law, Nancy E. Baker of Hollidaysburg.

Gary was preceded in death by two sisters: Sally Ann Hoover and Connie J. Baker; and three brothers: J. Ronald Baker, J. Donald Baker and R. Gerald “Jerry” Baker.

He was a 1961 graduate of Central High School and a proud member of the first Central football team. Gary was a lifelong dairy farmer in Morrisons Cove and lived his entire life on their family’s farm.

Gary was a longtime, faithful member of Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren, where he formerly served as a deacon. He was also a member of the Martinsburg Sportsmen’s Association and Pinederosa Hunting Camp in Lycoming County.

He loved spending time with his family, being in the outdoors, especially hunting and riding his four-wheeler on their farm. Back in his younger days, Gary also enjoyed bowling and pitching for his fast-pitch softball team.

Funeral services were held, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren. Mr. Eric Martin officiated. Private interment was held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Gary may be given to Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren, 210 N. Wall Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662.

Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)