Obituary of Dana Robert Baldwin
Mr. Dana Robert “Baldy” Baldwin, 73, of Hydetown passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.
Dana was born on November 16, 1947 in Titusville to the late Francis “Bob” R. and Lila (McGinnis) Baldwin. He married Sandy Bronson on June 26, 1971.
He was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1966, and attended school in Philadelphia for Radiology.
Dana was drafted into the US Army on February 20, 1968 and served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on December 13, 1970 with the rank of Sergeant.
He was employed with Pennzoil for 28 years, 18 of those as an electrician, when they closed. He then worked at Webco in Oil City and with the PA Dept. of Transportation in the Seneca and Harborcreek offices.
Dana was a member of the Titusville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
He was an avid football fan and especially loved his Steelers, and passed that passion on to his children. Dana also enjoyed golfing and wrestling (especially attending the PA State Tournament with his brother and the boys), and loved all things car related. He was most passionate about his family and lived for his loving wife and children. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his world, and he enjoyed spending time with each and every one of them.
Dana is survived by his wife Sandy of Hydetown; his children, Dawn Eldred and husband Steve of Centerville, Bryan Baldwin and wife Karen of Centerville, Shane Baldwin and wife Lisa of Freedom; 8 grandchildren, Rachel Eldred, Tori Corklin and husband Jayce, Matthew Eldred and fiancé Kasey, Leah Bush and husband Jade, Joe Baldwin, Alexa Baldwin, Ian Eldred, Avery Baldwin; 4 great-grandchildren, Owen Eldred, Mya Corklin, JoAnna Corklin, Vayda Bush. He is also survived by his twin brother Darral Baldwin and wife Mary of Hydetown, brother Kerry Baldwin of Titusville, an Uncle George Baldwin of Centerville, and in-laws John and Edith Bronson of Centerville. Dana is also survived by his loving nephews Aaron Baldwin and wife Tanya, Andy Baldwin and wife Jennifer, Jeff Sr. and fiancé Stacey, and Bob and wife Katie, along with numerous great nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Friday, Feb 26th from 11 am to 2 pm at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354.
A private interment for the family will follow at Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hydetown Volunteer Fire Dept. 12666 Main St., Titusville, PA 16354, Diabetes Association of America 112 Washington PL #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or to your local American Cancer Society.
