Baum

Mark L. Baum, 59, of Templeton, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at his home.

He was born on Nov. 25, 1962, in Kittanning, to John Wayne and Peggy Jean (Lockhart) Baum.

Mark was a 1980 graduate of Dayton High School, and a lifelong resident of the Armstrong County area. He was a member of Faith Cathedral in Kittanning.

He attended lineman school, and was employed for 36 years with West Penn Power, first as a lineman, then as a 500 crew member, and later as a supervisor.

He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking care of the family farm. Mark loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, and will be best remembered for his love of country music, his sense of humor and his love for his family.

His memory will be cherished by his mother, Peggy J. Baum of Templeton; his loving wife, Paula (Grafton) Baum, whom he married on May 14, 1988; his daughters, Rebekah N. Miller and husband, Joey, of Somerset, Pa., Marisa T. Peruso and husband, Uriah, of State College, and Leah K. Peruso and husband, Levi, of Jerome, Pa.; and his two grandchildren, Catalina R. Miller and Thaddeus John Miller.

Mark is also survived by his brother, Michael W. Baum, and wife, Lynn, of Guntown, Miss.; his niece, Alexandria Baum of Springdale, Ark.; and his nephew, Tyler Michael Baum, and wife, Torie, and their two daughters, Olivia and Ella, all of De Queen, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Baum.

BAUM — Family and friends of Mark L. Baum, who died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at BAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Center Hill Covenant Brethren Church, 2039 Freeport Road, Kittanning, with the Rev. Alfred Reedy officiating.

Interment will be in Center Hill Covenant Brethren Church Cemetery, Kittanning.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s memory to Center Hill Covenant Brethren Church, 2039 Freeport Road, Kittanning, PA 16201.

For those unable to attend services, for anyone wishing to send an online condolence to Mark’s family or to view a video tribute, please visit www.bauerfuneral.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.