Regina S. “Jeanne” Baker, 83, formerly of Andover, passed away on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) at Olean General Hospital.
Jeanne was born on November 14, 1941 in Andover to Roger P. and Susie D. (Baker) Baker. She was a 1960 graduate of Andover Central School.
Jeanne was a nursing aide for Jan & Bev’s Home Health Care in Wellsville for 18 years, retiring in 2007. Previously she was a teaching aid in Nevada for three years.
Jeanne is survived by a daughter, Deborah Jones of Bolivar; a son, Bradley (Della) Jones of Florida; a sister, Rosamond (Lawrence) Hulse of Portville; seven grandchildren, Justin Cochran, Chad (Angela) Jones, Sarah Jean Jones, Evan Jones, Jason Repp, Kaitlin Elias, and Abigail Elias; five nieces and nephews, Todd Hulse, Laurie (Joel), Warner, Katherine Hulse, Philip Hulse, and Jennifer (Rick) Hernandez .
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Lorraine Baker and Jackie Baker.
Jeanne was a caregiver at heart. Whether it was through her work at Jan & Bev’s or family and friends, she cared about the people in her sphere. She also was an avid reader and a life-long attender of a Baptist church.
There will be a time of visitation on Thursday (May 15) from 2-3 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio. The memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with Rev. Christian Mattison of the Andover Presbyterian Church, officiating. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Jeanne’s name may be made to Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 E. State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. © 2025 Baker-Swan Funeral Home.
