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Jonathan L. "Spank" Baker, 50, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home.
Born Oct. 25, 1972 in Lewisburg, he was a son of Lois Hewitt Baker, and the late Blair Baker. He and his wife, the former Angela R. Moser, would have celebrated 19 years of marriage on Oct. 16, 2023.
Spank was a graduate of Montgomery High School, class of 1991, and SUN Area Technical Institute with an electrical degree. He was formerly employed at Gruman's, Montgomery, and currently served as Director of Operations and Fire Chief for the Williamsport Regional Airport.
Giving back to his community through his volunteering efforts was very important to Spank. He was a life member of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company, where he previously served as deputy chief, assistant chief, and captain. He was also a member of Hughesville Fire Department, president of M.A.M.A., county vice-president of Central District Volunteer Fireman Association, Red Knights Firefighter International MC #32, Muncy Valley Moose, NRA, and Muncy Lodge #299 F. & A. M.
Spank was a devoted husband and father, who loved spending time with his family and friends. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, camping, bowling, and cooking.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are a son, Erik S. Springer, of Muncy; and his beloved dog, Pyper.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Hughesville Fireman's Social Hall, 10 S. Railroad St., Hughesville, with Rev. Dr. Howard T. Woodruff, officiating. Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the social hall. A Masonic Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday by Muncy Lodge #299 F. & A. M. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation at https://support.kidney.org, or Hughesville Fire Department, P.O. Box 53, Hughesville, PA 17737, or M.A.M.A., P.O. Box 209, Muncy, PA 17756.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.