Baird
Judith L. Baird, 77, of Altoona, a 20-month pancreatic cancer survivor, passed away Friday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Edna (Farabaugh) Craig. On Oct. 15, 1960, she married Theodore Baird.
Surviving are her loving husband of 59 years; a daughter, Sherry (Roger) Barnard; two sons: Theodore (Cathy) Baird Jr. and Joseph Baird; four grandchildren: Roger and Jennifer Barnard and Taylor and Delayni Baird; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Barnard; three sisters: Ann Rhodes, Janet Gensamer and Joan Wills; and three brothers: Richard, Donald and Vince Craig.
She was preceded in death by four brothers: William, Robert, Charles and Jack Craig.
Judith was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School. She worked at Black’s and Kopp Pharmacy as a pharmacy tech until retirement.
She enjoyed volunteering at the Altoona Food Bank and attending baseball games with her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends, family and especially her grandchildren.
Judith was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lakemont.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at Leslie E. Axe Funeral Home, 1520 Fourth St. Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 344 Baynton Ave., Altoona, PA 16602. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park.
