SMETHPORT — Danny J. Baker, 67, of Smethport passed away Saturday (Sept. 5, 2026) at UPMC Williamsport.

He was born Jan. 7, 1959, in Bradford, a son of Michael R. Baker and Gail L. Housler.

Danny was a 1977 graduate of Smethport Area High School and was employed by Werzalit of Bradford for many years, then at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Smethport.

He was a member of American Legion John Berg Post 976 of Crosby, Ruffed Grouse Society and Pheasants Forever. Dan was very active in youth area sports for many years. He had coached Smethport girls softball teams, Little League and travel teams. He also was a coach for the Smethport trap team. His passion was hunting, which he thoroughly enjoyed doing with his nephews.

In addition to being survived by his mother, Gail, of Hazel Hurst, Dan is survived by four daughters, Kayleen (Ken) Balsiger and Andrea (Jerome) Hurd, both in Colorado, Mattison (Greg) Gorrell of Derrick City and Brooke (Bobby) Pearson of Olean, N.Y.; grandchildren Dylan and Elliot Balsiger, Austin and Tyler Hurd, Olivia Balsiger, Maisy and Rhys Gorrell; five sisters, Vanessa (Bob) Black of East Smethport, Billie (Tony) Barnish and Laurie (Bob) Kinniburgh, both of Smethport, Terry (Lane) Corbett of Crosby and Sandy Swanson of Mount Jewett; two brothers, Michael Baker of Smethport and Brian (Kathy) Baker of Johnsonburg; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, Dan was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Kim Baker; and a brother-in-law, Bradley Swanson

At Dan’s request, there will be no visitation. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Smethport Sports Boosters, Pheasants Forever or the American Legion John Berg Post 976 of Crosby.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.