Donna Baker Obituary
Born November 15, 1943 in Summerfield to the late Gilbert and Ruth (Brown) Ritterbeck, Donna was an avid country western fan and loving home maker for her five children and husband, Russell Baker, whom she married November 28, 1949.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents; her younger brother, Larry Ritterbeck of Akron; her younger sister, Sandra Ritterbeck of Akron; her son, Denny Baker of Byesville; and two grandchildren.
Left behind to cherish Donna's memories are her husband, Russell Baker of Byesville; brother, David (Janet) Ritterbeck of Akron; four children, Russell (Connie) Baker of Cambridge, James Baker of Byesville, Tammy (Rex) Prouty of Cambridge, and Michael (Amy) Baker of Byesville; along with six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Sunday (November 6, 2022) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Black-Epperson Funeral Home, Byesville, where funeral services will be held Monday (November 7, 2022) at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Lobos officiating.
Burial will be at Hoskinsville Cemetery.
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