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Denise L. Baranik

6/20/1968 - 7/14/2025

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Obituary For Denise L. Baranik

Denise L. Baranik

June 20, 1968-July 14, 2025

Denise L. Baranik, 57, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday morning after an ongoing battle with ALS. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of Lee R. McGill and Janet C. (Jones) McGill-Brown.

Denise married Timothy M. Baranik on October 19, 1991.

Surviving are her husband of 33 years; two children: daughter, Emily Baranik and husband, Thomas Brunt, son, Adam Baranik and fiancée, Noelle Claassen; sister, Carol Hall (Brian); her mother-in-law, Leona Baranik; stepmother, Bernadette McGill; many nieces, nephews and extended family members that loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Lee Baranik; grandparents from Pittsburgh, Philomena R. Jones, Thomas J. and Sophie McGill; and stepfather, Ronald Brown.

Denise graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1986 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Penn State University in 1990. She worked as a Branch Manager for 16 years in banking and most recently as a Practice Manager/Business Office Manager in the medical practice field.

Denise formerly served on several local committees including the March of Dimes, Blair County Chamber Foundation, and she served on the board for Hollidaysburg Catholic School. She was a volunteer for the Cuddler Program at UPMC Altoona. Most recently she had raised funds for the ALS Association and lead a team in the Walk to Defeat ALS.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Hollidaysburg and formerly St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona, where she attended grade school. Denise served as a confirmation instructor and assisted with many youth group activities with her husband, Tim, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.

Denise had a deep faith and love of Jesus and the saints, whom she prayed to often.

She loved spending time with her husband and children most of all. Denise enjoyed going to the beaches in NC, especially Sunset Beach, walking, reading, cooking, baking, gardening and many outdoor activities. She also enjoyed watching Penn State football.

Friends will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Friday, July 18, 2025 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Fr. Alan E. Thomas, celebrant. Committal will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 OR St. Mary/St. Michael Adoration Chapel, c/o Lay Stewardship Foundation, 709 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 5 TREES

    JON A MILANESI planted 5 trees in memory of Denise L. Baranik . - 07/18/2025

  • Serene Lily Basket

    Gregory J Jones sent Serene Lily Basket for Denise L. Baranik - 07/18/2025

    Our deepest sympathies to all who knew Denise. Rest in peace, dearest cousin! Love, Vanessa and Greg Jones (Houston, TX)

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    Marsha A Smith sent Garden of Memories for Denise L. Baranik - 07/18/2025

    Denise is forever loved and etched in our memories. My deepest sympathy. Always a friend, Marsha Smith

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  • 12/27/2025

    Lee McGill

    The First Christmas without Denise. Not here in person, but definitely here in spirit. A hollow empty feeling still exists, but knowing we will soon meet again helps fill that void. Love always, Dad

  • 07/18/2025

    Jon Milanesi

    Tim and family So sorry for your loss. Denise always had a smile on her face and kindness in her hart. She will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers for the Baranik family. Jon,Tina,Dante,and Sydney Milanesi

  • 07/18/2025

    Rebecca D.

    You were and still are a sweet, gentle soul who will be missed here on earth. It brings a smile to my face knowing you are in the presence of our Almighty God, amongst His glory and His saints. But you are missed here also and we grieve that presence lost <3. Until we meet again, dear Denise.

  • 07/17/2025

    Marsha Smith

    Denise, I worked with you for years. Known you as a friend. I am so sorry to hear of your passing. You held your position and customers in high respect, but nothing and no one compared to the love you held for your family. My heart breaks as I think of Tim, Emily, and Adam. May each of them know God's comfort and peace. I will never forget you Denise. You were a part in our world of banking. I will miss you. My deepest sympathy and love. Marsha Smith, former co-worker

  • 07/17/2025

    Patsy Todd

    Denise, your life was a blessing and your memory is a treasure. Distance kept us apart, however, our memories are always near. I will never forget growing up with you and Carol, the visits, the sleepovers, and the holidays. You will be missed terribly but we will carry you in our hearts until we meet again. Love you cousin.

  • 07/17/2025

    Mary Jo Hatala Sellers

    "Your legacy is every life you touch." ~ Maya Angelou I happened to see this quote today, and I thought of how many people have said that Denise touched many lives. Denise made a point to talk with me after my mom's funeral, and she sent Christmas cards, and we kept in touch with pictures and posts on Facebook. That meant a lot to me. I want to send my condolences and prayers for as much comfort as possible for Tim and Uncle Lee and Bernie and Carol and everyone else who is grieving right now. I hope that someday, knowing how much she meant to so many people is a source of comfort and pride in the person she was, and what she meant to so many.

  • 07/17/2025

    Steve Hatala

    As I told Carol, Denise was a helpful person to me both when I was close to attending high school and I asked a string of questions by the pool and when I was close to attending PSU (Tim also helped). I recall bombarding Denise and Tim with all kinds of questions in our living room, and later on campus, Denise and Tim invited my friend and me to their tailgate parties. Denise made dinners for me that summer at PSU right after high school. Denise made the transition easier. I told my Mom years ago that I've seen elements of family members in my daughter Bekah (a zeal for Skee Ball, playing board games for money, and gumball machines stick out, Grandma) that I don't know are passed on genetically or spiritually or both. Regardless, I've seen a zeroing-in energy to step up and help others from Bekah that makes me think of Denise and her many volunteering efforts. There's a positive energy that Denise brought to the world and that stays with many people in the world. We'll miss and ache, but we'll also still feel the positive energy resonating. Love, Cousin Steve

  • 07/16/2025

    Barb Covert

    I was so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.

  • 07/16/2025

    Jeff

    To the Baranik Family, may God give you peace. RIP, Denise. Love, Jeff Jones

  • 07/15/2025

    Lori March

    I know that everyone whose life was touched by Denise is hurting with her passing. I pray God will help the family get through this. We don't know why God calls our loved ones home early; but, one thing is certain in our hearts is she is at peace and will now have everlasting life. Denise, give hugs to our family that you are seeing again that we can't. We will miss you. Rest in peace dear niece. Love, Aunt Lori

  • 07/15/2025

    Maria Stein

    My heartfelt condolences. May her memory be eternal. Maria Stein

  • 07/15/2025

    Brenda Smith Porter

    Sending wishes for peace to her beloved family in the days and weeks ahead. Godspeed, Denise.

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