Barbara Ann Baker
December 30, 1959 ~ May 9, 2006
Although she stated she could never give up, Barbara Ann Baker, 46, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 30, 1959 in Weirton, she was the daughter of Peter and Charlotte White Thomas of Colliers, WV.
She attended the Colliers Nazarene Church and worked as a Pharmacy Tech for Arnas Pharmacy in Steubenville. Barbara was an excellent cook but really enjoyed family time at the beach in Hilton Head, SC.
In addition to her parents, Barbara is survived by her husband Howard “Spike” Baker of Steubenville whom she married June 7, 1998; daughter Melissa Dawn Truax of Sandusky, Ohio; step-daughter Christine Nicole Trautman and her husband Jim of Beaver Falls, PA; step-son Thomas Edward Baker of Weirton; sisters Carol Ludewig of Weirton and Mary Bolner of Follansbee, WV; mother and father-in-law Lester and Lillian Baker of Letter Gap, WV and granddaughter Cheyenna Nicole Trautman of Beaver Falls, PA.
Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11AM. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Colliers, WV.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Barb will be sadly missed, she was a great friend who was there for me more than once.
CAROL AND Mary my heart goes out to you and your parents.Life is to short so enjoy the memories you had with her, she will always be with you and in your hearts. Love Kathy
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that in time the pain of your loss will ease and you will only have good memories. Sincerely, Nancy Gallias
Spike, Ray Baker just told me of your loss. You all have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers during this terrible loss. Barb will always be a beautiful person in my eyes. Take Care & Prayers for you all.
CAROL AND MARY THE TIME YOU SPENT WITH BARB, GOOD AND BAD, MEANT SO MUCH TO HER. SHE WAS SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU. SHE WILL MISS YOU AS MUCH AS YOU MISS HER, BUT TIME WILL HEAL YOUR HURT AND EMPTINESS. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS AND BE LOOKING OVER YOU. ONE DAY THE LORD WILL BRING YOU TOGETHER AGAIN.
To all of you of Barb’s family, we are so sorry for the loss of Barb, she was a wonderful person and we are so glad to have met her. She will be missed very much. We are so sorry to have missed the time to pay our respects, we just found out. We are so sorry, Lots of love and prayers, God Bless, Mickie,Tammy and Lee Sponaugle and Hank Wyatt