Emerson M. Baer
Emerson M. Baer, 90, of Filbert Heights, Pa., passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born March 17, 1912, in Ronco, Pa., son of William Baer and Sophia Miller Baer.
He was a member of United Mine Workers of America District 2 Local 6548 and retired from United States Steel Corporation’s Filbert Shop.
His wife, Lyda Jane Malone Baer, a son, Richard Baer, a daughter, Janet Evansek, stepson, James White, stepdaughter, Pearl Burwell, granddaughter, Tracy Osthoff, grandson, Scott Baer, and his parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by two daughters and a son, Rita Ostoff of Pittsburgh, Pa., Russell Lee Baer of Painesville, Ohio, and Patricia Baer at home; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and several cousins.
Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, May 30, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Rufus Peer, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.