Donald E. Baker
May 16, 1930 - February 28, 2017
Donald E. Baker, 86, of Gloversville, died Febuary 28, 2017, at the Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born in Gloversville, May 16, 1930, the son of Elmer and Caroline Wilcox Baker. Donald was the owner of Vrooman’s Restaurant in Caroga Lake from 1966-1973, and then worked as a leather chemist, tanner and colorist, at the former Pan Am Tannery in Gloversville for many years where he retired. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Methodist faith. On December 4, 1954, he married Matilda Voiculescu, who survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Sandra Plummer; grandchildren, James (Yvonne) Plummer, Christina (Ross) Williams, Sarah (Ryne) Barber, great-grandchildren, Bryan and Kaylina Plummer and Hendrick Williams. Friends may call Friday, March 3, 2017, from noon to 2 p.m. at Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main St. Gloversville, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Entombment will be in Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown. Online condolences to www.amicofuneralhome.com.
Donald E. Baker, 86, of Gloversville, died Febuary 28, 2017, at the Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born in Gloversville, May 16, 1930, the son of Elmer and Caroline Wilcox Baker. Donald was the owner of Vrooman’s Restaurant in Caroga Lake... View Obituary & Service Information