Jean Baker

Jean A. Baker Elmira: Age 83, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 after an extended illness. Jean was born in Buffalo NY on November 26, 1928, daughter of Joseph J. and Katherine (Lynch) Berrigan. She was married to Orlo W. Baker for 52 years before his death in 2009. Jean was also predeceased by her infant son Robert Baker. Jean is survived by son Daniel J. Baker with Rita Castillo of Pine City; daughter Jo-Ellen M. Weber of San Diego CA; grandchildren, Samantha and Danielle Weber, Eric, Justin, Shelly and Michael Castillo and Harrison Lewis; brothers-in-law, Joseph Baker of St. David PA and Paul Baker of Norfolk VA; sister-in-law Helen Louise Gee of Liverpool NY. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Jean was a long time communicant of St. Patrick's Church. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. The Baker family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff on 4D at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided to Jean for the last four years. Donations in Jean's memory may be directed to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, 150 Fox St., Elmira NY 14901. A reception will be held at the Pine City Fire Hall, 1463 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine City, immediately following the graveside service.