William Robert Baker II

He married Kathleen Pounds on Feb. 14, 1997.

Surviving are his wife of 28 years; two daughters, Christine Mosher (Jared) and Katrina Beckel (Zach); three sons: CMSgt (Ret.) Dennis Stehley (Christine), Jay and Wayne (Janelle); 16 grandchildren: Tyler Mika, Scott Jr., Kayla Corle, Cassie Leonard, Alana, Dylan, Liza Leonard, Augustine Stehley, Makaehla, Vivian, Mallory, Pippa, Landon, Sadie and Sawyer; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Jamison; a daughter-in-law, Cristy Baker; and his best friend, Dan Dangle.

He was preceded in death by a son, Scott, who passed away on Jan. 10, 2026; siblings: Phyllis Berkebile, Denny Baker, Sally Boone and Eva Byers.

Bill graduated from Captain Jack High School in 1965.

He went on to serve his country in the Navy during Vietnam.

Bill worked at F.L. Smithe Machine Co. Inc. for more than 30 years. Bill also worked construction with his son, Wayne, and grandson, Dylan, after his retirement.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, baking and most importantly, spending time with his family.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Grace Fellowship Church, Leamersville, where a funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Military Honors.

Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to United States Armed Forces Mothers, quadrant 41 (usarmedforcesmothers.com).

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