Obituary Notice: William G. Baker

William G. “Computer Man” Baker, 68, of Clearfield died on April 28, 2010 at his residence.

He was born on Nov. 21, 1941 in Altoona, a son of the late Fred Baker and Bernice (Bogle) Baker Wertz.

Mr. Baker retired from the Clearfield Hospital as the safety and risk manager after 30 years of employment. Prior to that, he was employed at M.W. Woods Co. in Pittsburgh. Following retirement, Mr. Baker operated both a computer repair business, a trade which was self taught, and an office cleaning business.

He was a member and past president of the Clearfield Jaycees, winning the Pennsylvania state ‘Speak Up’ award during his term as president.  He was a former member of the Clearfield Curwensville Country Club and the Grandview Golf Course. 

Mr. Baker graduated from Altoona High School in 1959.  He received certification in Executive Housekeeping from Parkersburg Community College, Parkersburg, West Virginia.  He also completed several courses from the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Grimes) Baker, whom he wed June 1, 1963 at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Coalport,

Two daughters:

      Catherine Inzitari and husband Frank                  Cream Ridge, NJ

      Jacquelyn Smith                                                    Spokane, WA

Five grandchildren:

      Mitchell, Kelsey and Christian Smith, Zachary and Rachel Inzitari

Five brothers:

      Fred Baker and wife Shirley                                 Duncansville

      Dale Baker                                                           

      Steven Wertz and wife Veda                   

      Barry Wertz

      John Wertz                                                            all of Altoona

and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Jack Baker.

Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. with Dale Baker, William’s brother, officiating. 

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-5 p.m.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second Street, Clearfield or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 541 Graham Station Road, Philipsburg PA 16866

To sign the online guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.