Marie E. Baker
Lifelong member of Clarksville Christian Church
Marie E. Baker, 96, of Washington, formerly of Clarksville, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, in Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.
She was born July 6, 1917, in Republic, a daughter of the late George and Ada Haftman Kalinowsky.
Mrs. Baker was a 1935 graduate of Redstone High School.
For 27 years, she was employed as a cashier at Davis Giant Markets in Dry Tavern. She also served as a union officer representing her fellow employees.
She was a lifelong member of Clarksville Christian Church, serving on the church board and as deaconess emeritus. She was a member of the church choir, Christian Women’s Fellowship and a past secretary/treasurer for the Woman’s Fellowship of the church.
Mrs. Baker was a member of Beth-Center Senior Citizens.
She and was an avid quilter and embroiderer. She enjoyed giving them as gifts to her family and friends. She enjoyed reading and sewing.
With the passing of her parents at an early age, she became the anchor for her family.
On January 16, 1935, she married Rainey Baker, who died June 22, 1987.
Surviving are a daughter, Rita M. Hritz of Washington; two grandsons, Martin J. Hritz (Carla) of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Michael D. Hritz (Tracy) of Washington; four great-grandchildren, Alena, Madison, Sarah and Nathan; a brother, George E. Kalinowsky of Poland, Ohio; a sister, Betty Roth of Bermuda Run, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are a great-granddaughter Kelsey, who died in infancy, and a brother, Henry Kalinowsky.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, with Pastor Betty Riecks officiating. Interment will be in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Christian Church, P.O. Box 705, Clarksville, PA 15322. Guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.