Denise M. (Applegate) Baker

Denise M. Applegate Baker, 54, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp., passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her home. Born August 19, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of Harry Applegate Jr. and Pamela Snyder Applegate who survive and reside in Belle Vernon.  A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Denise was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Belle Vernon, and worked in the Central Supply Department at Penn Highlands – Mon Valley Hospital.  She was a member of the member of ZTA Sorority, enjoying painting her ceramics, decorating and working in her yard, going to the beach and camping.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two daughters Hannah Baker and Shelby Baker who she loved with all her heart, sister & brother in law Vanessa & Michael Zadrozny, nieces and nephews Zachary, Zoey, Zana, and Zane Zadrozny, former husband Rich Baker, and pet cat Simba.

Visitation will be held Friday from 4-8 pm at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon 724-929-6183.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC at 10:00 AM.  Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.