Thomas A. Baier

Thomas A. Baier (Tom / TBear); was born October 4th, 1948, to William (Happy) and Pauline Baier, in Brooklyn, NY. He and his family later moved to LaRaysville, PA, when he was 14 years old.

He left this Earth to be with Our Lord, July 11, 2025.

He lived a full, adventurous life. He graduated from the University of Georgia, taught at the University of Arizona, took Teaching Courses at Buffalo, and was the Director of Radiological Sciences at UCLA. He started a company, AMERAC; to help people in the Radiological Sciences learn & understand the concepts of that field.

Tom could tell a story! He would keep you mesmerized for hours, if you let him. His favorite thing to do, was work with his camera and his never ending Project of editing all the movies he took. He loved to dance and was a grand dancer. He so enjoyed chess. Tom loved to walk in Otsiningo Park, and watch the ducks in the water. He enjoyed Nature Shows, and just loved the Nightly News. He was a loving fan of the LA Dodgers.

He is predeceased by his Parents -William & Pauline Baier,brother, Edward Baier, his nephew Louie Finnerty, and his niece Jean Marie Finnerty.

Tom is survived by his Sister, Paula Hodge, his Nephew Will Finnerty, his Grand Nieces -Paula, Katie, Amanda, & McKenzie Finnerty, his Grand Nephew Jacob Finnerty, his Life Partner -Idona Elizabeth, his Dear Friends whom he considered to be family -John & Kathy Finnerty and Chip Georgia. He is also survived by his step -family, Fay Baier, Donna, Carol, Darlene & Teri.

He was well liked and well loved. He will be missed.