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Marsha J. Baker, 79, passed away November 26, 2021, at the Salem Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Marsha was born May 11, 1942, in East Palestine, OH, daughter of the late Ernest Ross and Mary Suigo Ross.

She was a longtime resident of East Palestine prior to moving to Columbiana in her later years. Marsha was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in East Palestine where she served as past president of the Ladies Aide Society and served on numerous other committees.

Prior to retirement, Marsha worked as a Personnel Secretary for JC Penney Co for a number of years. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of a number of card clubs. Marsha loved traveling with her husband, going to the Mountaineer, but was known for being a devoted mother and grandmother.

Marsha is survived by her husband of 37 years, Gerald Baker; son, Tom (Elizabeth) Minamyer of Flushing, OH; daughter, Laura (Rick) Beight of East Palestine; step son, Dr. Scott (Dr. Alicia) Baker of Hermitage, PA; brother, Ernest Ross of East Palestine; two sisters, Norma Price of East Palestine, Theresa (Bill) Thompson of East Palestine; six grandchildren, Alyssa (Matt) Weaver, Ryan Henderson, Olivia Minamyer, Joshua, Max and Luke Baker as well as two great grandchildren, Matthew and Colten Weaver.

Marsha was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Rauch.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. A funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A private interment will follow at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to St. Mary's Ladies Aide Society C/O Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 200 E. Main St. East Palestine, OH 44413.