Lawrence "Larry" Baker

Lawrence "Larry" Baker, 80, of Carmichaels, Pa. and formerly of Canonsburg, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, May 9, 2019 at his home. He was born January 1, 1939 in Washington, Pa., a son of the late Bernard and Elvira (Patchell) Baker. Mr. Baker was a 1957 graduate of Chartiers High School and served with the U. S. Army 504th Signal Company from 1960 until 1963. He worked as an electrician with the Department of the Army until his retirement in 1996. After retirement he did handyman electrical work. Mr. Baker was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 927, Washington, Pa. and Cumberland American Legion Post 400, Carmichaels. On February 14, 1987, he married Sandra L. Buterbaugh, who survives. Mr. Baker enjoyed camping with his family and singing karaoke with his wife.

Surviving are four daughters, Jeanette Sanders (Steve) of Warrington, Va., Suzanne Wybranowski (Jeff) of Canonsburg, Pa., Amy Eddy (Joe) of Carmichaels and Suzanne Turner of Fort Worth, Tex.; eight grandchildren, Lauren Sanders, Caitlyn Sanders, Wyatt Wybranoski, Kathryn Kline (James), Shanie Hester, Abigail Eddy, Madilyn Eddy and Calli Jo Eddy; a great granddaughter, Emma Lynn Kline; two brothers, George Baker (Martha) of Hyattsville, Md. and James Baker of Phoenix, Ariz. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, William Baker and Kenneth Baker and two sisters, Janice Marth and Marilyn Dragan.

There will be no public viewing and all arrangements are private.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.