Earl Edward Baker, Jr.

Earl "Sonny" Edward Baker, Jr., 76 of Westminster, MD. passed peacefully, Sunday Dec. 17, 2017 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born May 2, 1941 in West Virginia he was the son of the late Earl E. Baker, Sr. and Kathleen Ann Grottendieck Baker. He was the husband of 49 years to Catherine Josephine Glassett Baker.

Sonny was the owner and operator of Sonnys Automotive. He also enjoyed Trapp shooting.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Bridget Duda and husband Steven of Havre de Grace, MD. and Erik Baker of Naples, Fl., grandchildren: Isabella, Aidan, Michael James "MJ" and Soffe. He is also survived by sisters: Lillian Linger of West Virginia and Lenora Chamberlain of Pennsylvania.

Funeral services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 320 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD. 21201.

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, PA., Manchester, MD.