| Graduation Year | Class of 1966 |
| Date of Passing | May 23, 2021 |
| About | Rev. J Bruce Baker, 73, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Englewood, NJ, peacefully died on Sunday, May 23, 2021, bathed in light and surrounded by loved ones after a rapidly progressing neurological disease. Rev. Baker was born in Zanesville, OH, to Herman W. Baker and Doris E. Baker. He graduated from Zanesville High School, Zanesville, OH; Wittenberg College in Springfield, OH; and Intermet Interfaith Seminary in Washington, DC. He married Julianne Walker in 1971. In his ministry, Rev. Baker served as Assistant Pastor at Woods Memorial Church in Severna Park, MD, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Parkersburg, WV, Pastor at West Side Presbyterian Church in Englewood, NJ, Oak Lane Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA, and All Souls Parish Presbyterian Church in Port Chester, NY. He retired to Shohola, PA in 2015. While serving in Port Chester, Bruce was called to be the chaplain of the Port Chester Police Department. Bruce's favorite Bible verse was Micah 6:8, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." This is how Bruce served the church, the community, and the world. Bruce served in the Presbyteries in which his congregations were located even into his retirement. Bruce saw the strength of an ecumenical faith community and was instrumental in calling together clergy of all faiths to serve the common good. He worked tirelessly to find ways to serve all those in his community. Bruce was also an active Rotarian. As Bruce grew in his ministry, so did his spirituality. Bruce was part of the Contemplative Formation Program at Mariandale Center. He was a leader & mentor to those seeking deeper spiritual meaning. Bruce is lovingly survived by his: Wife, Julianne Walker Baker, Frederick, MD. Son, Clifton Krieg, his wife Christina Krieg, and their children Lukas & Noah, Warreton, VA. Daughter, Sarah D. Baker and her wife, Dawn L. Bridgewater, Los Angeles, CA. Brother, William Wallace Baker and wife, Robin, Broadview Heights, OH. Daughters of his heart Cecilia Becerril Adam of Ottowa, ON & Janie Alana Shepard, of Pointe-Claire, QC. Countless others whose lives he touched. |
