Joseph P. Baka, Jr. 62, of Washington Boro, Pa., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born in Binghamton, NY he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Mikolajunas) Baka. Joe was a loving husband to Marianne (Staab) Baka for over 37 years. He was a caring and loving Father to his son Joseph R. Baka of Lancaster, and daughter, Andrea R. Leathers, wife of David A. Leathers of Morgantown, Pa. Joe's pride and joy was his Granddaughter Mia R. Leathers.

Joe is also survived by a brother James Baka, married to Jan of Orlando, Fl. Sisters Barbara Delancey married to Hilgrove of Binghamton, N.Y., and Eva Hayes, married to William of Yale, Ok. Joe received great support from his Sister-In-Laws Michelle Staab of Manheim, Pa. and Robin Suess, wife to Joseph, of Lancaster, Pa.

Joe served with great pride in the United States Air Force as an Air Refueler (Boom Operator). While serving in the military Joe managed to earn a B.S in Industrial Engineering at Southern Illinois University. After Joe retired from the Air Force he took a position as a Production Supervisor at Armstrong Ceiling, Marietta, Pa. After retiring from Armstrong Joe took on a Courier position with Engle Printing, Mt. Joy, Pa.

Joe was an avid golfer and loved to travel to countless courses. He enjoyed doing his daily crossword puzzle but most of all he cherished spending time with his family. Joe also enjoyed caring for his beloved pets.

Friends and family will be received on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 1PM to 3PM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Time of Sharing will begin at 3PM. Interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society , 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.