Michael K. Baker

December 29, 1957-October 12, 2026

Michael K. Baker, 68, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at home. He was born December 29, 1957 in Altoona, the son of Calvin and Bonnie (Geis) Baker.

Michael is survived by his mother, Bonnie; daughters, Breanne N. Corby, Chambersburg; Heather (Manny) Rios, Duncansville; Erica Paul (Beasom), Altoona; brothers, Daniel (Vicki) Baker, Altoona; John (Corinne) Baker, Altoona; sister, Lisa (Robert) Gibbons, Ashville; bother-in-law, Todd Decker, Hershey; six grandchildren, Alexender and Quinn Corby; Nhia and Alisia Rios, Teela Madden, Essie Jean Williams; great grandchild, Samina Edison and several nieces and nephews.

Michael is preceded in death by his father, Calvin and his sister Suzan Decker.

He is a 1978 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a graduate of Penn State.

Michael was a behavioral health counselor who dedicated his career to helping and advocating for adults with disabilities through his work at Skills of Central PA. He had a love for dogs and enjoyed spending time taking walks with family dog, reading and going to the gym. Above all, one of greatest joys was watching his grandson play baseball.

Friends will be received from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc. 1421 8th Avenue Altoona, Pa 16602. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona, Pa 16601. Committal will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Central Pa Humane Society 1837 East Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.

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