Ilion-Rochester
Philo B. Baker 96, formerly of 10 Fourth St. in Ilion, passed away on Saturday July 17, 2010 in Unity Hospital in Greece.
Philo was born on February 28, 1914 in Ilion the son of the late Robert and Kate M. (Barse) Baker.
He was educated in Ilion Schools and on November 22, 1941 he married the former Jean Morton in Miriam KS.
Jean passed away on May 26, 2006.
Philo served his country during WWII serving in the US Army, following his military service Philo was employed as a Field Technician for American Totalisator Co. in Towson MD retiring in 1979.
Philo was am member of the St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Ilion and the Ilion Lodge # 591 F&AM.
Philo is survived by his daughter and son in law Lois and Frank Austin of Rochester, two grandchildren David D. Baker-Austin and Matthew M. Baker-Austin daughter in law Jennifer Baker-Austin and a great granddaughter Faith Ann Baker-Austin. He was pre deceased by his wife Jean L. Baker, and a sister Mary E. Baker. Funeral services for Philo will be on Saturday August 21, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion.
The Rev. George B. Greene will officiate, interment will follow in the Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion, in keeping with Philo's wishes there are no calling hours.
On line condolences may be sent and memorial candles lit by going to
www.whiter-hendrix.com
.
Arrangements are with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion N.Y.