Obituary

Stephen L. Baker, 73, of Ohioville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hertiage Valley Health System, Beaver.

Born on March 12, 1951, in Franklin, PA, he was the son of the late Kenny Baker and Charles and Elizabeth (Myers) Gillespie.

Steve had worked for J&L Steel for several years before retiring from UPMC Passavant as a maintenance worker.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved to garden, paint, play golf, softball, and tennis.  Steve had a love for being a regular ole’ hillbilly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Bonnie (Allwine) Baker; children, Jason (Amy) Baker, Teri Jo (Jim) Kuroski, Sammy Jo (Mike) Watson, and Joshua (Autumn Hall) Baker; grandchildren, Shalimar Baker, Ashayla Baker, Arayah Baker, Cody Baker, Peyton (Dylan) Thellman, Brianna Baker, Garrett Gilbert, Nicholas Gilbert, Noah Haney, Tanner Haney, Kaylee Kuroski, and Alexis Kuroski; great-grandchildren, Liam Thellman and Bella Thellman; his sister, Lori (Bob) Ealy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Amber Baker, Jeff Allwine, Beth Deprano, Greg Allwine, and Kathy Ware; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, April 18^th from 2PM until time of services at 6PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

In accordance with Steve’s wishes, he will be cremated following services.