Christopher A. Baker

Christopher A. “Chris” Baker, 65, of Natrona Heights, passed away Monday, April 28, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 12, 1953 in Harrison Township, son of the late Frederick and Shirley (Thickey) Baker. Chris lived most of his life in Natrona Heights where he was an Electrician in the Power House at Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp, Brackenridge for 30 years. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Oregon Club, was past Commander of the Tarentum VFW and District 29 Commander,  Military Order of the Cooties and a member of Brackenridge American Legion. Chris graduated from Highlands High School in 1971 and enjoyed TV game shows, Pittsburgh sports and was very active in the Tarentum VFW.

            Survivors include his wife of 9 years Ranae (McDonough) Baker; children Sonya (Jason) Mohr and Amber Baker and fiancé Craig Warren, both of Freeport, Joshua Baker and fiancée Lorie Sasinoski, Braddock; step sons Timothy (Tiffany) Lott, Tarentum, Christopher (Mallory) Lott, Lower Burrell and Joseph (Ashley) Bodycombe, New Kensington; 19 grandchildren, Taralee, Shelby, Bryer, Sheyanne, Violet, Tate, Emma, Madison, Wyatt, George, Brendon, David, Vanek, Nolan, Kylee, Brycen, Gage, Lilian and Gradyn. Also surviving is a niece, Amanda Brukner and fiancé Eric Bayus and son Brody, Mt. Pleasant, SC and Sisters Deborah (Joe) Brukner, Natrona and Amie (Stephen) Clark, Natrona Heights. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a step son William Lott.

            A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday from 11 am until the time of service at 12:30 PM with military honors in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 and Rev. Robert B. Walker, officiating. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to the family of Mr. Baker. Following the service family and friends are invited to a luncheon at the Natrona American Legion.VISIT: dusterfh.com