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Michael K. Baker, 68, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at home. He was born in Altoona, the son of Calvin and Bonnie (Geis) Baker.
Michael is survived by his mother, Bonnie; daughters: Breanne N. Corby of Chambersburg, Heather (Manny) Rios of Duncansville and Erica Paul (Beasom) of Altoona; brothers, Daniel (Vicki) Baker and John (Corinne) Baker, both of Altoona; sister, Lisa (Robert) Gibbons of Ashville; brother-in-law, Todd Decker of Hershey; six grandchildren: Alexender and Quinn Corby; Nhia and Alisia Rios, Teela Madden and Essie Jean Williams; great-grandchild, Samina Edison; and several nieces and nephews.
Michael was 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 the family dog, reading and going to the gym. Above all, one of his greatest joys was watching his grandson play baseball.
Friends will be received from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona. Committal at Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on our Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.