Gary L. Baldwin

Gary L. Baldwin, 65, Newark, OH, formerly of Johnstown, passed away July 31, 2016.  He was born August 30, 1950, in Johnstown, the son of the late James L. and Betty (Civis) Baldwin.  Surviving are his wife, Margaret E. (O’Hara) Baldwin, whom he married August 6, 1994; his children, James Edward Baldwin, Elizabeth Anders, Christopher Gary Baldwin, Nora Anders, Kelly Anders (David Shepherd), Garrett Jonathan Pierce (Leighanne Hilton), Cody Joseph Baldwin; two granddaughters, Zoë Anders and Chyenne Anders and a special friend Bob Servasic.
Gary received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and had worked with the YMCA in Frederick and Cumberland, MD and Oldtown, ME. At age 15, he began his career working at the War Memorial Arena in Johnstown and had managed the ice arena in Wooster, OH, before becoming the general manager of the Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena in Newark, OH.   Gary’s motivation was enriching children through ice sports, teaching sportsmanship and family values.  A member of the Newark Rotary, he was always active in various boards and committees throughout his career.
Friends will be received from 6-8 PM, Thursday, at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, Inc., 921 Menoher Blvd., where funeral service will be held at 10 AM, Friday.  The Rev. Francis Balestino officiating.  Interment Grandview Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lou & Gib Reece Ice Arena-Future Additions Fund, 936 Sharon Valley Road, Newark, OH 43055.

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