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Beverly J. Baka, 73, of Bon Aire Avenue, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle February 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Angelo and Stella (Wotowicz) Melillo. She was married to the late Richard S. Baka who died October 25, 2019.
Mrs. Baka was a nurse at Villa Maria Retirement Community retiring after 30 years. She enjoyed baking cookies, family dinners, and loved being a nurse and taking care of the Sisters of Humility of Mary. Her last caring act was being and organ donor.
She is survived by one daughter, Lisa L. Baka-Phillips and her husband Larry, one grandson, Stephen Phillips, and her dear friend, Beth Grundy.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Anthony Melillo.
Private services will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. The Blessing Service will be conducted by Seminarian Merv Knieriem of Holy Spirit Parish. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Beverly eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.