Eric M. Baker, 25, Loretto, died December 7, 2021. Born April 27, 1996 in Altoona, son of Stephanie Baker-Stirk. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents; Joe and Rose (Storm) McConnell and Francis Baker. Survived by mother and step father, Stephanie Baker- Stirk and Erik Stirk, sister, Maya Baker, maternal grandparents, Bob and Mary Ann (McConnell) Baker and maternal great grandmother, Mary Jane Baker. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Eric was a 2018 graduate of St. Francis University, Loretto, and worked for Servpro, Ebensburg. He enjoyed the outdoors. Member of the Sons of the American Legion, Loretto, and the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Monday, Very Rev. John D. Byrnes, Celebrant. Committal, St. Michael Cemetery, Loretto. Friends will be received from 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM at the Basilica of St. Michael. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Michael’s School in Eric’s memory. Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, PA 16613. www.gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com