OBIT: H. Vale O'BAKER, 2002, Boswell, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally Statler/April Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ O'BAKER H. Vale O'Baker, 78, Center Street, Boswell, died Feb. 2, 2002, at Somerset Hospital. Born April 22, 1923, in Boswell, son of the late Howard and Gladys (Shaffer) O'Baker. Survived by wife, the former Ann M. Caton, and daughter, Valerie A., married to Daniel Baer of Friedens. Brother of Leah, married to Maxwell Martin of Toledo, Ohio; Loraine, married to Joseph Fulton of Boswell RD; Evan, married to the former Joyce Kaufman of Erie; and Karen, married to Robert DeMarco of Erie. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, Jenner Rod & Gun Club, Boswell Post 461 American Legion, and New Baltimore, Ferndale and Jenner Community sportsmen's clubs. A 1940 graduate of the former Boswell High School. Army veteran of World War II and retired employee of U.S. Steel, Johnstown Works. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Main street, Boswell, Rev. Wilma G. Homer officiating. Interment, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Vale's name may be sent to Hopewell Church, 151 Hopewell Road, Hollsopple, Pa., 15935. Daily American, February 4, 2002 [O0019]