Mildred P. "Millie" Baker

Mildred P. “Millie” Baker, 99, of Whitmore Avenue, Johnstown passed away on Sunday morning, April 13, 2025, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Johnstown on January 9, 1926, and was one of fourteen children born to Stanley and Mary Ralbovsky Zayicek. Millie attended local schools and was a lifelong area resident. Widowed in 1970, she worked hard as the sole provider raising her children. Millie was a glovemaker and worked at Gates Mills in Johnstown until it closed when she was 73. Mrs. Baker was a member of the former St. Anthony’s Church in Johnstown, and later of Holy Trinity Parish. She was also a member of the Christian Women’s Society at the church. Millie enjoyed gardening and traveling and was a superfan of the NY Yankees and Syracuse University basketball. She also enjoyed spending time boating the Sacandaga Lake with Ernie. Above all, she adored her family and always had the perfect Christmas gift for everyone. She was married to Emmeren Baker on July 7, 1945. He died December 18, 1970. In addition to her husband and parents, Millie was predeceased by two infant sons, a son, Ronald, and her companion of 40 years, Ernest Kabat. Survivors include three children, David (Suzanne) Baker of Albany, Shelley (David) Sanders and Cheryl (Robert) Curtis both of Johnstown; a daughter-in-law, Eileen Baker of West Palm Beach, FL; eight grandchildren, Laurie (Lew) Cook, Tammy (Sam) Farley, Amy (Guy) Buzzelli, Kristen (Mike) Willmott, Nicole Sanders (Andrew), Jordan and Jillian Curtis, and Jenna (Dan) Roth; twelve great-grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 10 am – noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A prayer service will follow at noon with Rev. Matt Wetsel, officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital- Springfield or to Mountain Valley Hospice, both in care of the funeral home. Millie’s family would like to thank her caregivers, Amy, Megan G., Megan T., Kathy, Jackie, and Jan as well as the staff at Mountain Valley Hospice, for the wonderful care given to her.

Mildred P. "Millie" Baker

January 9, 1926 - April 13, 2025

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January 9, 1926 - April 13, 2025

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