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Kathryn Wilhide "Kit" Baker

Kathryn Baker Obituary

BAKER , Kathryn Wilhide "Kit" On March 30, 2012, Kathryn Wilhide "Kit" Baker , beloved wife of John A. "J.B." Baker; devoted mother of Debra Wilhide Meyers, John F. Wilhide and wife Erica, Kristen L. Rudolph and husband Michael; step-mother of Janice L. Maisel, Jack E. Baker and wife Brenda, and Michelle C. Robertson. She is also survived by brother Harry W. Vanderbach and wife Marysusan, 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. Funeral services held on Monday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Zion United Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc., 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Online condolences may be sent to www.prittsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Mar. 31, 2012.

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April 26, 2012

Hi Debbie!
Can I please get your address? I have a card to send you but do not have an address. Thanks!
Nargis Ricketts

April 24, 2012

we are sorry for your loss of your family member. we knew her with the speeder group. John,Susan,Levi Rohrbaugh

Nargis Shah-Ricketts

April 13, 2012

Dear John, Kristen and Debra,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We loved growing up with you guys and Ms.Kit was such a wonderful and kind lady!! Cherish all the beautiful memories of your mom and she'll be kept alive in your hearts forever! With our love and deepest sympathy...
Shah Family

April 2, 2012

John and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you and she are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 2, 2012

John and family, my husband and I are truly sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Gloria and Wayne Bennett (Owings Mills, MD)

mary mattison

March 31, 2012

So sorry for your loss..She will be greatly missed.From your friends at Parks Landing

Joseph McCormick

March 31, 2012

Just a wonderful lady! It was a pleasure to get to know Kit during her time at CLV; always with a smile, kind word and awesome attitude. Prayers for Debbie and family. May the many wonderful memories of your mother's life give you comfort in these sad times. God bless you, Miss Kit and may you rest in peace.

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