Family/Spouse: KLAR, Ryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Paul H. Baker
Paul H. Baker,73, of Sanborn and formerly of Ransomville, husband of Thea (Christman) Ruckh- Baker entered rest following an automobile accident. Born on November 16, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY to his late parents Howard “Red” and Dorothy (Canfield) Baker. Paul graduated from Lew-Port High School in 1966 moving on to Cornell University graduating in 1970, he then returned to Ransomville to run the family farm, lastly, he obtained his master’s B.A degree from the University at Buffalo. Paul was the Current Executive Director of AG Affiliates, also the Current Executive Director of the New York State Horticultural Society and the Executive Secretary of the New York State Berry Grower. He has a strong passion for agriculture, he lobbied tirelessly in Albany and Washington for many causes. Paul loved his family and grandchildren, his friends, his dog, he was an avid Yankee fan and enjoyed golfing. Paul was a genuine person who cared greatly about others.Surviving is his wife Thea, his children Brett Baker, Elizabeth “Liz” (David) Antonelli, Shannon (Ryan) Klar and Nicole (Tim) Baker Burkholder; his siblings Ann (James) Samplinski, Katherine (J. Anthony) Collard and Emily Baker. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Cole, Tyler, Carter, Aubrey, Avery, Emma, Jack and Ciara, many nieces and nephews and former wives, Terri Argentieri and Sharon Hill.Family and friends may call on WEDNESDAY from 3-8 PM. at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME INC. 3648 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville, NY 14131. Funeral services will be held on THURSDAY (June 2) at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Matthew Worley.In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the New York Horticulture Society in the name of the Paul Baker scholarship. Checks can be mailed to 5233 Randolph Street, Sanborn, NY 14132. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

A driver was killed and a passenger taken to Oishei Children's Hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Cambria on Wednesday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said.
The collision happened at 5:50 p.m. at the intersection of Saunders Settlement and Meahl roads.
The Sheriff's office identified the driver as Paul H. Baker, 73, of Sanborn.
According to the Sheriff's Office, Baker, who was driving a Toyota Camry, tried making a left turn from Meahl onto Saunders Settlement when the car was hit by a box truck traveling east on Saunders Settlement.
The impact sent both vehicles across Saunders Settlement. They came to rest off the roadway north of the intersection, deputies said in a news release.
Baker was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck, Kristian P. Bruce of Lockport, and a passenger were treated for minor injuries at the scene. The 14-year-old passenger in Baker's car continues to recover from his injuries, according to the Sheriff's Office.
An investigation is ongoing.

Paul + STARMER, Sharon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married CANFIELD, Dorothy Irene on 19 Oct 1940. Dorothy (daughter of CANFIELD, Frank J and HAMBLIN, Jessie M) was born on 15 Feb 1917 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Jun 2008 in Mt St Mary's Hospital, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News - 6/18/08
baker - Dorothy (nee Canfield)Of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY, formerly of Balmer Rd., Ransomville, June 14, 2008, age 91, wife of the late Howard Red Baker; mother of Ann (James) Samplinski, Katherine (J. Anthony) Collard, Paul (Sharon) Baker and Emily (Christopher) Lotz; grandmother of Theresa Pitts, Richard (Michelle) and Stephen (Amy) Samplinski, Sarah (Kenneth) English, Robert Collard, Brett (Kara) Baker, Elizabeth and Nicole Baker, Jennifer (Andrew) Kush, Melissa Lotz and Shannon (Ryan) Khlar; great-grandmother of Dalton and Drew Pitts, Joseph and Amanda Samplinski, Trevor, Grace, Mitchell and Savannah Samplinski and Tyler Baker; sister of Douglas (Shirley) Canfield and the late Donald (late arjorie) Canfield, James, Lewis and Carl Canfield; sister-in-law of Isabel Canfield and Grace Baker. Friends may call from the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, Friday from 5-8 PM. Services will be Saturday, June 21 at 10 AM from the funeral home. Memorials to the Ransomville Fire Co. Ambulance Fund or the Ransomville United Methodist Church

Niagara Gazette - 6/18/08
(Lewiston) - Dorothy C. Baker, age 91, formerly of Balmer Rd., in Ransomville, died Saturday, June 14, 2008 in Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, after a brief illness.Dorothy was born February 15, 1917 in the Town of Porter, the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Hamblin) Canfield and was a lifelong resident until 2005, when she moved to Lewiston. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and the Kelly Business School in Niagara Falls. On October 19, 1940 she married Howard “Red” L. Baker. Dorothy had worked as a secretary to loan officers in the Power City Trust Bank for six years and in 1942 she joined her husband to develop the Baker Farms business in Ransomville, and become the office manager.She was a lifelong active member of the Ransomville United Methodist Church. Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed quilting, crocheting and embroidering.Her husband predeceased her on November 12, 1997. She is survived by her children, Ann (James) Samplinski of Grand Island, Erie County, NY, Katherine (J. Anthony) Collard of Youngstown, Paul (Sharon) Baker of Lewiston and Emily (Christopher) Lotz of Danville, CA; her grandchildren, Theresa Pitts, Richard (Michelle) and Stephen (Amy) Samplinski, Sarah (Kenneth) English, Robert Collard, Brett (Kara) Baker, Elizabeth and Nicole Baker, Jennifer (Andrew) Kush, Melissa Lotz and Shannon (Ryan) Khlar; her great-grandchildren, Dalton and Drew Pitts, Joseph, Amanda, Trevor, Grace, Mitchell and Savannah Samplinski and Tyler Baker; a brother, Douglas (Shirley) Canfield of Ransomville; and two sisters-in- law, Isabel Canfield and Grace Baker, both of Ransomville. She was predeceased by four brothers, Donald (the late Marjorie) Canfield, James, Lewis, and Carl Canfield.Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, on Friday from 5-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21st at 10:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Les Drayer officiating. Burial will be private in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131 or to the Ransomville United Methodist Church, 2573 Youngstown-Lockport Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/7/1940

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Canfleld
of Ransom vtlle, N. Y.. announce the
engagement of their daughter. Dorothy
Irene, to Mr. Howard L. Baker,
son of Mrs. Emily J. Baker, of
Youngstown. N. Y. The wedding
will uke place in October.

Elbert + WOLFE, Emily Jane. Emily was born on 4 Dec 1873 in England; died on 29 Jun 1971 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/30/1971

R A N S O M V I L L E ^ Mrs ,
Emily Jane. Baker; 97, a member
of one of the early fam-
ilies in the Town of Porter,
died Tuesday (June 29, 1971)
in Ransomville General Hospital
where she had been a
patient for seven years..
She was the widow of Elbert
Baker who died in 1938. Mrs.
Baker was born In England
Dec. 4, 1873, and came to the
United States at the age of 5.
She was a charter member
of the Ransomville WCTU. a
former member of Porter
Center Methodist Church, and
a member of the Dickersonville
United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Elberta)
Stacy, of 3778 Ransom-
ville Road, with whom she
lived for 29 years, and Mrs..
George (Mildred) Oderkirk of
Bergen, and five sons, Lawrence,
Courtland, A r t h u r,
Frank, and Howard Baker,
all of Ransomville, 145 grandchildren
and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the
Hardison Funeral Home, Ransomville,
with the Rev. Edward
Deighton of the Dickersonville
U n i t e d Methodist
Church officiating. .Burial will
be in North Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
funeral home from 2 to 5'p..m.
and 7 to 8 p.m. today.

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Niagara Gazette - 7/28/1956

RANSOMVILLE - Funeral Sevices
will be conducted at 2:30 p.m.
Monday at the home of Frank J.
Canfield, 77, of Brayley Rd., who
died Thursday (July 26, 1956) at
Millard Filmore Hospital, Buffalo,
after a short illness. .
Mr. Canfield, a farmer and
pioneer resident of the Town of
Porter, was born Nov. 15, 1878, at
Youngstown, the son of Frank H.
and Sarah Canfield. He married
the former Jessie Hamblin, Wilson,
who survives him.
In addition to his wife, he is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Howard
Baker, and four sons, Donald,
James, Carl' and Douglas. Two
brothers, Witmer and David Canfield
and 12 grandchildren, all of
Ransomville, also survive.
Services will be conducted by the
Rev. Clarence F.French. Interment
will be in North Ridge Cemetery.

Frank married HAMBLIN, Jessie M on 5 Jun 1911. Jessie was born on 30 Jun 1887 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Dec 1958 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; was buried on 28 Dec 1958 in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]