Arthur D. Baron

Arthur D. Baron, 58, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at his residence with his loving family surrounded by his side following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 17, 1964 in Oil City, a son of Russell E. and Linda L. Swab Baron.  He married Hazeljean Proper March 2, 1985.

Art was a 1983 graduate of Maplewood High School and the Crawford County Vocational Technical School in the carpentry program.  He worked in maintenance at Meadville Forging Company for 30 years and had also done construction work for L.C. Rengier and Foltz Construction Companies.

Art enjoyed hunting, fishing, showing cows, farming, trapping, woodworking, and especially spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors, in addition to his loving wife Hazel, include three children, Julie Wilkinson (Nate) of Saegertown, Arthur Scott Baron (Brittney) of Buckhannon, WV, and Donald Baron of Saegertown; his father, Russell Baron of Titusville; and six grandchildren, Shawn and Nolan Wilkinson and Raelynn, Briar, Madix, and Brenson Baron.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

A Celebration of Art’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net