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Robert J. Baft

Robert Baft

Robert J. Baft, 70, of Valencia passed away Wednesday.

He was born in Johnstown, Pa., May 1, 1942, and was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy C. (Vogel) Baft.

Robert lived to play golf and was a member of St. Jude Golf Club in Chicora. He devoted his life to his grandchildren and his family, and he enjoyed summer vacations with them.

He was the beloved husband for 46 years of Armida A. (Miranda) Baft; father of Anita (Dan) Rice, Annette (Jack) Neff and Robert Baft; brother of William Baft of Hudson, Ohio; and grandfather of Jackson Neff, Allison Rice and Julia Neff.

BAFT — The family of Robert J. Baft, who passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013, will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Schellhaas Funeral Home, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown 15007.A Mass of Christian burial will take place in the Holy Sepulcher Church at 10 a.m. Monday.The family suggests memorial contributions to the Holy Sepulcher Church, 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002.Please pay tribute at www.swchellhaasfh.com.

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