Wayne Dennis Baldwin Jr.

Wayne Dennis Baldwin, Jr., 40, of Platea, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center. He was born February 23, 1969 in Millcreek, a son of Paulean Baldwin Yazembiak of Platea, and the late Wayne D. Baldwin, Sr.

Wayne graduated from the Northwestern High School in 1987. While attending high school, he also attended Vo-Tech in Erie and studied tool and Die Mfg. Following high school he began working at Grimm Mfg. in Fairview. In 1991 he began working for Pleasant Ridge Manor, where he was currently employed as a Dietary Aid. He was a thoughtful person who was always known to put others needs first before his own. He cared deeply for his family and enjoyed informative reading, woodworking and traveling. He was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cranesville.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Jodi Smith Baldwin; his step-father, Nick Yazembiak; a brother, Brian M. Baldwin, and his wife, Lucira, of Platea; a step-sister, Theresa Knieriem, and her husband, Harold, of Brunswick, Ohio; a niece, MicKayla Knieriem; three nephews, Sean Andrews, Michael Baldwin and Codey Knieriem.

No calling hours will be observed. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cranesville on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. Rev. James Rimmer Pastor of the Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Platea Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association ., 300 Penn Center Blvd., Ste. 700, Pittsburgh, PA. 15235 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, Girard.

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