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John Leroy Baldwin

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John Leroy Baldwin Veteran

Birth
Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
28 Aug 2014 (aged 68)
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
Burial
Richburg, Allegany County, New York, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.0869327, Longitude: -78.1552311
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John L. Baldwin (1946 - 2014)

RICHBURG - John L. Baldwin, 68, of 109 Ackerman St., passed away on Thursday (Aug. 28, 2014) at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Medical Center, with his loved ones at his side.

He was born Jan. 25, 1946, in Bradford, Pa., the son of the late Archie and Ethel (Walters) Baldwin. On June 2, 2001, in Wellsville, he married Nancy Baumgarten, who survives.

John was raised in the Cuba area and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968, and served in Vietnam with CoE 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and two Purple Hearts. He was a life member and past commander of the Morrison Hayes Post No. 702 American Legion, he was the first Vietnam veteran to serve as commander of the Allegany County American Legion, he was a life member of the Frank B. Church Post No. 2530 VFW, a member of the Amvets Post No. 1 in Cuba and was a member of the 40 and 8.

He was first employed at Acme Electric in Cuba and was a dairy farmer. He then began his career with Dresser-Rand Corporation, first in Olean and for 27 years in Wellsville, retiring in 2005. He was a 35-year member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1580. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, Mindy (Eric) Hooper of Farmersville, Amanda (George) Wagner of Tonawanda, Nick (Danielle) Baldwin of Little Genesee, Lee (Kevin) Green and Heidi (Lee) Sadler, both of Friendship, and Jody Baldwin of Denver; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Baldwin of Cuba; a sister, Margie Cadle of Rushford; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by a sister, Shirley Baldwin.

Burial with military honors will be in Richburg Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial donation be made the Buffalo Veterans Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215.
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Published in The Olean Times Herald on Aug. 30, 2014
John L. Baldwin (1946 - 2014)

RICHBURG - John L. Baldwin, 68, of 109 Ackerman St., passed away on Thursday (Aug. 28, 2014) at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Medical Center, with his loved ones at his side.

He was born Jan. 25, 1946, in Bradford, Pa., the son of the late Archie and Ethel (Walters) Baldwin. On June 2, 2001, in Wellsville, he married Nancy Baumgarten, who survives.

John was raised in the Cuba area and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968, and served in Vietnam with CoE 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and two Purple Hearts. He was a life member and past commander of the Morrison Hayes Post No. 702 American Legion, he was the first Vietnam veteran to serve as commander of the Allegany County American Legion, he was a life member of the Frank B. Church Post No. 2530 VFW, a member of the Amvets Post No. 1 in Cuba and was a member of the 40 and 8.

He was first employed at Acme Electric in Cuba and was a dairy farmer. He then began his career with Dresser-Rand Corporation, first in Olean and for 27 years in Wellsville, retiring in 2005. He was a 35-year member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1580. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, Mindy (Eric) Hooper of Farmersville, Amanda (George) Wagner of Tonawanda, Nick (Danielle) Baldwin of Little Genesee, Lee (Kevin) Green and Heidi (Lee) Sadler, both of Friendship, and Jody Baldwin of Denver; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Baldwin of Cuba; a sister, Margie Cadle of Rushford; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by a sister, Shirley Baldwin.

Burial with military honors will be in Richburg Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial donation be made the Buffalo Veterans Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215.
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Published in The Olean Times Herald on Aug. 30, 2014


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