Laurel G. Baker - Newman

Laurel G. Baker - Newman obituary, Wooster, OH

Laurel G. Baker - Newman

Laurel Baker - Newman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Custer-Glenn Funeral Home Inc on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Laurel G. Baker - Newman, age 82, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at Summa Akron City Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2025, following a period of declining health.
She was born on September 25, 1942, in Wooster to John J. and Ruby (Dall) Baker and has been an area resident for all of her life.
Laurel was a 1960 graduate of Waynedale High School. She retired from the O.A.R.D.C. in Wooster after many years of service.
She enjoyed reading, crafting, gardening, cooking, and traveling. But mostly, she loved spending time with family and friends at her favorite vacation spot at the lake.
She is survived by her son, John Thomas Newman of Westlake, Ohio and many other family and friends.
It was her previous wish that there be no public services and cremation has taken place.
A private inurnment will take place at a later time to be reunited with her parents at Wooster Cemetery.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster is assisting the family.
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