Baird

Dennis J. “Sam” Baird, 59, of West Sunbury passed away Friday at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.

Sam was born Aug. 8, 1958, in Butler.

He was the son of the late Duwayne Louis Baird Sr. and the late Doris Jean Beachem Baird. Sam had been employed at AK Steel in Mill Maintenance. He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Pirates fan, loved fishing, watching the wildlife, the outdoors and going to camp.

Sam is survived by his son, Samuel D. Baird and his wife, Stormie, of Hilliards; two grandsons, Jack and Henry; one sister, Deborah J. Baird of West Sunbury; one brother, Richard L. “Big Dick” Baird and his wife, Diane, of West Sunbury; and several nieces and nephews.

Sam was preceded in death by one brother, Duwayne L. Baird Jr.

BAIRD — The family of Dennis J. “Sam” Baird, who died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, will receive friends at the William F. Young Funeral Home, 123 Main St., West Sunbury, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. A memorial service will follow at 8 p.m. with Pastor Tom Pesci, family friend, officiating.At Sam's request, please dress casual in your favorite Pittsburgh Pirates gear.Private burial will be at the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.If desired online condolences may be submitted at www.williamfyoungfh.com.