Peggy Baker

Peggy Louise Baker, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Truman Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Edward Carbary and the late Irene Lambros, Peggy was born August 21, 1949 at Dover, Ohio.

On September 7, 1969, Peggy married Harold “Butch” Baker and the couple raised three daughters, Irene, Amy and Heather. Peggy and Butch also fostered numerous children over a 22 year period.

In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, crocheting and arranging flowers. Peggy will be remembered by her friends and family for her generous spirit, being a good friend and for her great sense of humor. Most of all Peggy cherished each and every one of her grandchildren

She is survived by her husband, Harold “Butch” Baker; two daughters, Irene (Jamie) Swisher of Alabama and Heather (Gary Yutzy) Baker of Dover; her grandchildren, Dr. Alyssa (Kenny) Cook, Makaila (Weston) Wingo, Michael (Michelle) Musick, Alexis (Dillan) Kisak and Savannah Baker and five great-grandchildren.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Amy Baker and a sister, Connie Fisher.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A funeral service celebrating Peggy’s life will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens at Dover.

Contributions may be made in Peggy’s memory, honoring her daughter, Amy, to Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter, P.O. Box 435, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.