Mary R. Baker, 97 formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ died Monday, June 26, 2017 in Abington Manor at Morgan Hill, Williams Twp., PA. Born March 24, 1920 in Nazareth, PA she was a daughter of the late Jean (Buralli) and Nicholino Sevi. Her husband Frank T. Baker died in 2001. She had been a forelady at the Delightform Co. in Easton for many years before working in the cafeteria at Phillipsburg High School prior to retiring. Mary was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg and made quilts for ARC of NJ. She was also a Norwescap RSVP volunteer and Meals on Wheels of Warren County volunteer.
She is survived by: two daughters: Rosemary of Palmer Twp., PA; Carol of Holland Twp., NJ; a brother: Pete Sevi, a sister: Lillian “Dolly” Knecht both of Nazareth and a sister Jean Foelker of Lebanon, PA. She was predeceased by her husband Frank, a sister Rose Keenhold and a brother Alfred Sevi.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Friday (June 30) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 278 Chambers St., Phillipsburg, NJ with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. Interment will be private in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford-Holland Rescue Squad, 151 Water St., Milford, NJ 08848 or the AAUW Easton Branch Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1464, Easton, PA 18044.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Domenica Stabp
June 27, 2017 at 8:10 am
Rosemary and Carol, I am so sorry about your mother’s passing, she was a terrific lady and loved you so much.
Dee Antonow
June 27, 2017 at 3:14 pm
Sincere sympathy and prayers of comfort for your family are being sent from Sarah D. and I. We know Mom was dearly loved. The Lord now has himself a new little angel who will be keeping herself very busy.
Sally Treonze
June 27, 2017 at 3:33 pm
Carol
Sorry to learn of your moms’ passing. Clearly her life was built around much Service to community,much as my own mom. It is never an easy moment .Reflect upon the many happy moments you shared,and the fond memories
Sally
Cynthia Anthony
June 27, 2017 at 4:59 pm
Dear Carol and Rosemary,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such an incredible woman, always so kind and giving to others. She will be truly missed! Hold onto all those wonderful memories!!!
Donna Cherkezian
June 27, 2017 at 6:33 pm
Dear Carol,
Keeping you close, and wishing you and your sister peace. Cherish your memories. They will bring you comfort in days to come. You know I feel like I know Mary, after all our sharing and supporting each other. What a wonderful life!
Love you,
Donna
Melanie Dufford
June 29, 2017 at 12:13 pm
Carol, I am so sorry for the pain you are going through with the loss of your mother. Please take solice in the lifetime of memories shared. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️Melanie
Williams Family
June 29, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Condolences to the Baker family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.