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Donald E. Baum, 76 of Northern Cambria passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.
He was born November 16, 1942 in Spangler a son of the late Donald and Charlotte (Riddle) Baum. He married Shirley Pearce on September 15, 1962.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley; four children, Shari Phillips (Kevin) of Northern Cambria, Donald Baum (Cheryl) of Greensburg, Douglas Baum (Lisa) of Flowery Branch, Ga, Brian Baum of Northern Cambria; four grandchildren, Emily Wolfe, Elizabeth Wolfe, Morgan Baum and Brinceton Baum; two brothers, Larry and David Baum.
He was a 1960 graduate of Northern Cambria High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He retired as a coal miner after 20 years of service from Greenwich Collieries, also was employed at SKF Industries.
Donald was a proud member of UMWA Local 1609 and the Barnesboro Legion Post #508. He enjoyed car shows, watching his grandchildren activities but most of all he loved his family.
Friends will be received Tuesday November 27, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Barrett Funeral Home, 822 Philadelphia Ave., Northern Cambria, where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 28, 2018.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Johns United Methodist Church building fund, 910 Chestnut Ave., Northern Cambria, PA 15714.
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