Francis "Bucky" Baier
February 11, 1937 ~ January 24, 2006
Francis “Bucky” Baier, 68, of New Manchester, WV died Tuesday January 24, 2006, at his residence.
He was born on February 11, 1937 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Daugherty Baier. He was also preceded in death by his three sisters, Eleanor Kelly, Charlotte Thompson and Molly Thompson.
Bucky retired from Weirton Steel Corporation, where he was a foreman in the Welding Shop. He was a United States Navy veteran. Bucky was a member of the Men’s Club of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in New Cumberland, WV, Knights of Columbus 3734, New Cumberland VFW, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, and the Pleasant Valley Country Club.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kaczmarek Baier, whom he married on August 16, 1959; a son David and Cyndi Baier of Roanoke VA; three daughters, Judy and J. Marty Mazezka of New Cumberland, WV, Karan and Bobby Valenti of Weirton, WV, Ranea and William Daugherty of Carlisle, PA; a brother, Charles William and Rita Baier of Toronto, OH; fourteen grandchildren, Jared, Elizabeth, Zachary, and Martin Mazezka, Kayla, Matthew, and Robby Valenti, Joshua, Mary Grace, Jonathon, and Jacob Baier, Owen, Ian, and Aislin Daugherty.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday and Friday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited Friday at 7 PM.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church, New Cumberland, WV
Rev. Fr. Douglas Sutton will preside.
Interment will follow at the New Cumberland Cemetery with Military Services conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church or to the Valley Hospice.
I was so sad to hear about Bucky. I am so glad I got to talk to him right before Christmas. One of my favorite memories is riding on the motorcycle with him and crashing into the house! He was a great person – one of my favorites! You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Kathy
Dear Baier Family, Jason and I are very sadden to hear of Mr. Baier’s death. We were lucky to have met him and to have enjoyed his company on several occassions with Ranea and Bill. Your family will be in our prayers; may the Lord hold you close and bring you comfort during this time. God Bless. Love, Amy and Jason
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Buck (as I think of him) was a great guy. I am sorry that I will not be there to be with you all at this time. Please, accept my condolences and be sure that my prayers and the prayers of my family are with you.
Lisa, Walt and I are thinking about everyone.
Dorothy and Family – I was so saddened to hear about Bucky. He was a wonderful man with a great smile. What a fine example of a devoted family man! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Ellie (and Roy and Kyle) Edwards
Dorothy and family, So sorry to hear about Bucky…he has been in our prayers.. It was so good to see him this past summer and share with him and you… We will always remember him as a hard working and dedicated family man…it is so hard when we are so many miles apart… but just know that our arms are around you and may God give you and your family strength at this time… Love you….Bernie & Susie
Dorothy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Will always remember Bucky as a person with a smile on his face. He was a great friend thru the years . My thoughts and prayers are with you. love, Jerry hamill
Through Ranea and Bill, we know how dedicated Bucky was to his family and of course, they to him. He’s with all of you, oldest to youngest, in your hearts. Best wishes.
We’re so sorry to hear about Bucky. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to all of you. Joe, Kassy, Wil and Kelan
Dorothy and family, We were so sorry to hear about Bucky. You both always had a way of making everyone feel so welcome in your home, and I’ll remember those fun times. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Kim, Keith and family
Dorothy, We were very sad to hear of your family’s loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Long-time Friends, Ernest and Mary Freeland
Dorothy & Family, So sad to hear about Bucky. You were lucky to have him as a husband and father. What a gentleman. He wil be missed by all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Joe and JoAnn