Marcia R. Baker of Warren, PA. died surrounded by her family, Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home. She was born in Warren, PA. to the late Percy R. and Violet V. Van Dersluys Richardson. She was a Warren, PA. her entire life. Marcia was a 1949 graduate of Warren High School. She was employed from 1949 to 1953 with the former Sunray Electric, now known as Interelectric and was later employed with the Warren Public Library Association as a secretary in all departments where she worked from 1970 until her retirement as a District Librarian of the Seneca District in 1995. She was a member of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church. A former Grey Lady with the Warren General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, volunteer with the Warren State Hospital, Hospice of Warren County, Warren Unit of the American Cancer Society where she was a former member of the board of directors.
She is survived by her children – Creed Erickson of Livermore, CA., Stephen Erickson of Franklinton, N.C., Miriam (Mamie) Robinette of Oklahoma City, OK., Cyrus Erickson of New York City, N.Y., Peter Baker of Sherman, N.Y., Katherine Baker Bowley of Warren, PA., Margaret (Molly) Baker Long of Santa Fe, N.M., Richard A. Baker of Milwaukee, WI., Martha Baker Richardson of Williamsburg, VA., Elizabeth Baker Chavez of Houston, TX., 17 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, several cousins also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Canon Richard H. Baker whom she married November 27, 1970 at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church who died November 25, 2004, 1 Sister – Ann Miriam Richardson who died in August 1928.
A Memorial Service will be conducted Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church with The Rev. Matthew R. Scott, Vicar and the Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe, Bishop of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania, officiating. The family will receive friends directly following the church service at the Conewango Club. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 444 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365 or Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365 or the Warren Public Library Association, 205 Market Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Sorry to hear about “Aunt Marcia”, I say “Aunt” as my brothers and sister and I always knew her as Aunt Marcia. My mother was Sara “Sally” Smith Morrison. I believe my mother was Aunt Marcias maid of honor or vice versa. I have wonderful memories of cookouts behind her house on fourth avenue in Warren. I could go on as my memories of your mother are endless. Please know that I am thinking of all of you at this time.
Kate Morrison Kysor
Port Allegany, Pa
What a beautiful picture and lovely lady. She has truly left a wonderful legacy with her family. Blessings to you all and Hugs to the Robinette family. Peace be with you…
Creed, Steven, Mamie and Cy and all…Marcia came into my life, and picked me up, dusted me off and brought me into your home at a time when my life was falling to shreds. Thank you all for sharing her with me! She was hope, glorious hope!
Kurt and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If the rest of your kids are as wonderful as Mamie, Marcia Baker, you did an awesome job of raising children. You were truly a beautiful lady.
Mamie & family…….Phil & I are so, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother! It seems as though she was a wonderful lady and will be deeply missed!!! Let God hold and comfort you and your family through this difficult journey in life. We love you all..
For Mamie, Cyrus, and your families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your lives. Marcia was a beautiful woman and you both were so very supportive of her in the last years of her life. I am sure she is enjoying that most of her children are now surrounding her and reconnecting to Warren as well as each other and reminiscing of days gone by.
Enjoy each other and Marcia’s memories.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Marcia. Marcia and my mother, Sara ‘Sally’ Smith Morrison, were friends from way back when. I, too, remember the cookouts with the family. I recently watched home movies my father recorded of Marcia, Cy, and Mamie visiting us when we lived in Massachusetts. We never missed seeing Marcia whenever we came to Warren. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joshua Morrison Fort Myers, Florida
Mamie and family ~
We are so deeply sorry for the passing of your beautiful mother. Though we never knew her, we knew of her through your loving and giving nature. We send prayers asking God to hold all of you in His strong arms, giving you comfort and strength to get through this time. We send our love to you and your family.
Pam and Robert Jackson
To Mamie & family-
Don & I are thinking of you & sending our love & prayers for the passing of your mother. How wonderful that the family could be there as she left this earth! Cherish the good memories & hugs to you all.
Much love,
Don & Kathy Reddaway
Tulsa, OK
Heaven has truly gained a very fun Angel! I’ll always remember the great times with Marcia, Dick and my Grandparents, at their house on Conewango and 3rd!! Then the days of the lunch every week at the Penn Laurel……… I lived in Pittsburgh at the time and would drive up most Wednesdays, just to go to these luncheons! Couldn’t miss the stories!!!! Oh if those walls could talk!
I had the thrill of dancing with Marcia at the Liberty Street Café just a few months ago……we laughed and talked about so many things that night. I will cherish it forever!
I wanted so badly to attend the service but have been down with the bug that’s going around.
Mamie, and the rest of the Erickson family, Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom is forever in my heart! ♥
I’m deeply sorry to hear of Marcia’s passing and I will always cherish the times I spent with her. She was such a loving, caring person and she meant a lot to me. I have so many fond memories; it’s hard to put into words . . .
My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. I hope you find comfort and peace in sharing your memories of her.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Ginny Baker
Cy and family, So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I have had the pleasure of working with Liz (Baker) Chavez for many years. I know this is a difficult time for you all and I am sending you all thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories and one another. Blessings to you all. Trina Olssen
Mike and I are so sad to hear about your Mom’s passing. We are very aware of what you have gone through since we just lost our Mom that same way on Oct. 5th. We both have such fond memories of going to the Episcopal Church along with all the interactions we had with your parents through the years. I’m sure it’s a comfort to know that she’s free from her illness. I hope my Mom and Dad were there among all her friends and family to welcome her to paradise. Hugs for all of you!