Joseph S. Baker, 53, of Austin, PA passed away at his residence on Tuesday morning (January 14, 2025). He was born March 21, 1971 in Coudersport, PA a son of Myrtle Schweikart Baker, Emporium and the late Franklin Lewis Baker.

Joe graduated from Austin High School in the class of 1989 and served with the US Air Force from 1990 through 1994. He worked, as an electrician, for several years at Amphenol. He was a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, a member of the Austin Volunteer Fire Department and served over 22 years with the Ridgway Fire Department. He was also very active in Scouting America with Troop 93, Ridgway.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his children, Kyle and Emma Baker, both of Ridgway; step-mother, Janice Baker, Keating Summit; brother, Franklin Baker (Judai), Anchorage, AK; step-brother, Matthew Hansen (Keli), Colorado Springs, CO; step-sister, Lori Hansen, Keating Summit and the mother of his children, Tammy Baker, Ridgway.

He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Baker and a sister, Bonnie Sue Miller.

The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA on Saturday from 11:00 -11:45 AM followed by a Memorial Service on Saturday (January 25, 2025) at 12:00 PM with Rev. Thomas Werstler, Pastor of the Austin Free Methodist Church, officiating. A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to Scouting America, Troop 93 in Ridgway, PA 15853 or to the Austin Volunteer Fire Company, 42 Main St., P.O. Box 328, Austin, PA 16720

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.