Sylvia Jean Baker

Sylvia Jean Baker, 79, formerly of Duncansville, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Duncansville, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Lillian (Berney) Baker.

Surviving are a brother, Harry (DyAnn); four nieces: Patsy Fownes and husband, Rick, Diane Weyant Kline, Charlotte Miles and Donna Pattison; six nephews: Doug Weyant, Mike, David, Greg, Steve and Bill Baker; a special great-niece, Delaney; and two special great-nephews: H.T. and Matthew.

She was preceded in death by two sisters: Edna Baker and Lois Baker Weyant; a brother, Robert, a twin to Harry.

Sylvia was an Avon sales rep in Duncansville for 19 years. She also was a babysitter for many children in the area.

She was a former member of Hicks Memorial Methodist Church, Duncansville. She was a former member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.

Sylvia was an animal lover. She also enjoyed baking and making fudge.

Friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Sorge Funeral Home Inc., Hollidaysburg. A funeral service outside of Mass will follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, Monsignor Stanley B. Carson officiating. Committal will be at Carson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Because We Care Foundation or to Mending Hearts Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 97, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

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