Richard S. Baka

Richard Stephen Baka, 74, of Bon-Aire Avenue, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born August 12, 1945 in New Castle, the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Sniezek) Baka. He was married to Beverly (Melillo) Baka on April 29, 1966, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Baka was a customer service representative for Rockwell Axel for 28 years. He then worked in maintenance at Villa Maria for 10 years. Mr. Baka enjoyed hunting, gardening, and feeding birds, squirrels and nature. His pride and joy was his grandson Stephen. Richard will be sadly missed at 'The Cabin in the Sky'. Special thank you to our dear Beth who held us all together.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Lisa-Lynn Baka-Phillips and husband Larry of New Castle, two sisters, Joan Trimble and Mary Ann Seinker, both of New Castle and his grandson, Stephen Anthony Phillips.

Visitation will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 3 PM to 6 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Camillus Church. Father Victor Molka of Holy Spirit Parish will be officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lawrence County Humane Society, 628 Pearson Mill  Road, New Castle, PA 16101.