Jera Baker Obituary

The memory of Jera Baker of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 18, 2025 at the age of 40, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Derek Baker; her grandparents, Max, Zealie Baker, Dale, Mary Lou Collom, Bill, Charlotte Mauro, Carl and Betty Starnes; her aunts and uncles, Kenneth Collom (Maxine), Neil Baker, Wendy Smith, Lori Blankenship (Ray) and Mona Krankavitch; and her cousin Maxa Bruce.

She is survived by: her mother Tammy Baker (Collom) of Ridge Farm, IL.; her husband Joe Hardiman; her siblings, Kenna Baker of Ridge Farm, IL and Zaaron Baker (Caitlyn) of Ridge Farm; her parents-in-law, Joseph and Maryann Hardiman; her sister-in-law Nicky Hardiman of Pittsburgh; her nieces, Quinleigh Strawser, Kaelyn Miles and Charlee Baker; her nephew Asher Baker; her aunts and uncles, Tara Hopkins (Eric) of Olney, IL, Jennifer Baker of Georgetown, IL, Raymond Collom of Ridge Farm, IL, Rick Krankavitch of Catlin, IL and Gary Smith of Ridge Farm, IL; and her close friend Jessica Davis (Hamrick).

Gifts in her memory may be given to her family here: https://www.gofundme.com.