Jack G. Baker
Jack G. Baker, 83, of Gifford, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born June 4, 1942, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Wayne and Georgean (Gallagher) Baker. He attended Bradford Area High School.
On July 5, 1997, in Bradford, he married Julie (Moonan) Baker, who survives.
Jack owned and operated Bakers Service in Gifford for 55 years. He was known for his ability to fix older model cars and he was particularly talented with his painting skills. He was a major car enthusiast and considered an expert with the restorations of all vehicles, especially Chevrolet cars and trucks. He enjoyed participating in car shows throughout the area.
He was an accomplished driver known for his car #56 "Boo Baker" in the late 60's and 70s, when he raced at the local tracks including the Bradford Speedway and McKean County Raceway. Jack was elected into the McKean County Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the local race tracks.
Surviving in addition to his wife Julie of 28 years, are two daughters, Barbara (Keith) Delacour, of Port Allegany, and Kathy (Garry) Tipton, of Tampa, FL, two sons, Thomas (Rachel) Baker, of Akron, OH, and Dean (Carol) Truman, of Allegany NY, 15 grandchildren, Kyle, Lauren, Jonathan, Lindsay, Brandon, Lynae, Thomas, Jack, Gabrielle, Bobby, Dylan, R.J., Christopher, Hooter, Kasey, 10 great-grandchildren, Heath, Hazen, Hudson, Auggie, Emerson, Anna, Wren, Kylyn, Spencer, Jamison, and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Dick Baker, his first wife, Linda (Clawges) Baker, two brothers, Jim Baker, Wayne Baker, one sister, Beverly Truman, and one niece, Judy Truman.
Family will receive friends on Saturday March 21, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue , followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
Thinking of your family. My sincere condolences for your loss. Sending hugs to you all??????
— Karen Piwers
Julie, Barb, Kathy, Tom, and the rest of Jack''s family. I''m so sorry to hear of Jack''s passing. He was a hilltop legend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
— Lisa Tarbox
If you’re a Hilltopper you knew Jack. Hard to believe the highlight of our day was walking to his station to pay the water bill, buy milk and bread for less than $2.00 and walking home with a popsicle or ice cream bar. Jack always greeted everyone with a smile. If we were looking for our brother (Buster) all we had to do was walk up the road and find him in the garage working on cars with Jack.
God speed Jack and thanks for the memories.
— Barb Lorshbaugh Langenhan
If you’re a Hilltopper you knew Jack. Hard to believe the highlight of our day was walking to his station to pay the water bill, buy milk and bread for less than $2.00 and walking home with a popsicle or ice cream bar. Jack always greeted everyone with a smile. If we were looking for our brother (Buster) all we had to do was walk up the road and find him in the garage working on cars with Jack.
God speed Jack and thanks for the memories.
— Barb Lorshbaugh Langenhan
If you’re a Hilltopper you knew Jack and have great stories and memories.
— Barb Lorshbaugh Langenhan
Julie I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed our brief friendship at the home. You were a comfort in those hard times. My thoughts are with you.
— Michele kelly
Very sorry to hear of Jack''s passing....miss our monthly gab sessions when paying the water bill.......
— Cal Abbott
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family, but especially my dear friend Kathy.
— Jennifer and Bob Murphy
Such a great man who I will always remember fondly. Sorry to all the Family
— Cindy Keane
So many words and memories could be shared. Jack was one of a kind. He basically was a second father to all of us kids on the hill. He made sure we stayed in line that''s for sure. I loved visiting and reminscing with him. My dad would spend hours at the station just shooting the breeze. My condolences to the family. RIP Jack, you are and will be sadly missed.
— Rhonda Miketish
Julie and family please accept our heartfelt condolences condolences for your loss. He was a part of us growing up. Always will remember his picking on us and the banter between him and Kip. He was always so good to our mom and I am sure she was there to greet him. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Pam Elliott and Kip Bryington
— Pam elliott and Kip Bryington
Julie and family please accept our heartfelt condolences condolences for your loss. He was a part of us growing up. Always will remember his picking on us and the banter between him and Kip. He was always so good to our mom and I am sure she was there to greet him. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Pam Elliott and Kip Bryington
— Pam elliott and Kip Bryington
Julie and family we are sending our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Jack was such a big part of us growing up. His picking on us and the fun banter between him and Kip. He was so good to our mom who I am sure was waiting to see him again. The hilltop just won’t be the same without him. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Sincerely Pam Elliott and Kip Bryington
— Pam elliott
Julie and family we are sending our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Jack was such a big part of us growing up. His picking on us and the fun banter between him and Kip. He was so good to our mom who I am sure was waiting to see him again. The hilltop just won’t be the same without him. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Sincerely Pam Elliott and Kip Bryington
— Pam elliott
Julie and Family, My deepest sympathies are with all of you during this difficult time. Jack was a great friend and neighbor. He yelled good morning to me daily and always made sure that I was safe, especially in the winter. He will be missed. My prayers are with all of you.
— Christina Paul (Cobb)
Barbie”Boo” hugs to you and your family. Loved everyday at Jack’s bus stop and our years of growing up together. Love ya!
— Jody Zimmerman
tom, julie and family. sad day up on the ridge. thinking of all of you.
— rick ordiway
Prayers and love to the Baker Family
— Jena Curcio
He and I were lifetime Best Buddies. Helped each other and never had a harsh word!
— Jack Gorton
Jerry and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you Julie. I will always remember Jack as the boy in 8th grade who stepped on my new white Bucks during recess at Cyclone Elem. School. He apologized years later, and we always had a good laugh when I stop in the station...The community will miss him.
— Murie Okerlund
My deepest sympathies to all of Jack''s loved ones. May God comfort you all at this time.
— Eve M Hartle
Julie and family- we are so sorry for your loss. The hilltop lost a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you all.
— Jeff and Lori Covert
Some of my best memories are the summers with Uncle Jack and the family. He liked to put me to work, and there was always the threat of a boot up my rear end, but I never minded. He was always good to me and never seemed to mind if I “borrowed” a few Mallo Cups. He will be missed!
— Danny
Julie and Family I am so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I have good memories of Jack growing up next to my Aunt Jean and Uncle Bob in Gifford and my cousins Jack, Bob, Terri, Marcia, and Brenda.
— Linda Meabon
Some of my best memories are the summers with Uncle Jack and the family. He liked to put me to work, and there was always the threat of a boot up my rear end, but I never minded. He was always good to me and never seemed to mind if I “borrowed” a few Mallo Cups. He will be missed!
— Danny
Prayers for you all i know he will be missed ??
— Sonda
Julie we are so sorry. Jack was such a personality and we will miss him terribly.
— Jim and Marcia Fowler
My condolences! Mainstay of the Hilltop! Rest peacefully Jack.
— Valerie ''Sis'' Osborne Meacham
Jack will be missed so sorry to hear this condolences to family
— Gary and Candy Hoy
You will be missed so
— Gary and Candy Hoy
We were so sad to hear of Jacks passing. He sure was a pillar of our community. We called him the "mayor " of the hilltop. He sure will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to you Julie and family
— Debi and Jerry Keesler