Benjamin A. Baker, 32, of Eden, North Carolina, and formerly of Carlton died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on April 20, 1983 in Meadville and was the son of Randy and Terri (Ames) Baker of Carlton, PA. A 2001 graduate of Cochranton Junior/Senoir High School, he was enlisted in the United States Army from 2002 through 2006. 

Benjamin was formerly employed by Excellent Tool, Inc. in Meadville and EDL Tool in Danville, VA and was presently working at Ametek in North Carolina.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Danville, VA where he was a past commander.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  His hobbies included coin collecting and playing the game of Texas Hold ‘em. He also was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his sister Jessica Heiss and her husband Corey of Morgantown, WV. and three nieces, Jadyn, Jordan, and Julie Heiss; his maternal grandparents include Janet Collar of Utica, PA and Donald and his wife Marian Ames of Franklin,  PA., and several aunts, uncles and cousins.   Benjamin was preceded in death by paternal grandparents: Richard L. Baker, Sr. and Anna Y. Baker

Calling hours will be at the Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., Cochranton on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9.  The funeral service will be 11:00am Saturday at the Cochranton Community Church with Pastor Kent Haines officiating.  Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Cochranton American Legion, West Adams Street, Cochranton, PA 16314 or the Motzing Center (formerly the Iris Theatre) C/O the Cochranton Community Church, 3993 Church St, Cochranton PA  16314.