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Marie Baker Obituary

Marie Elaine Baker, 69 of Nazareth, PA died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hecktown Oaks. Born April 22, 1955 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Joyce (Hoff) and Edward D. Schurz. She had been employed by Fisher Clinical in Allentown for many years before retiring. Marie is survived by her husband of 49 years, David W. Baker; three children: Tina M. Collins (husband James, Jr.) of Nazareth, Michael E. Baker (wife Alison) of Easton, Scott A. Baker (wife Kelly) of Lititz, PA; a brother: Robert Schurz (wife Cheryl) of Nazareth; and six grandchildren: Kennedy, Hailey, Nolan, Damien, Kaden and Leah. Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Contributions in her memory may be made to any animal rescue organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Dec. 28, 2024.

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Michael Soltis

January 1, 2025

Marie you will be sorely missed. We had a lot of great conversations after you retired. You always made me laugh. I will miss those conversations of what´s happening in our lives. Rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.

Hagen Family

December 30, 2024

"In loving memory of Marie E. Baker,

We send you thoughts of peace and courage to all of Marie's friends and family.
We will all overcome and move forward with Marie forever in our hearts.
Stay strong,
w/Love and Best Wishes to All. -Bill, Leigh, Adam, and Christopher; from Washington state."

Charlotte Heater

December 29, 2024

I meet Marie at Fisher Clinical, Marie was a Person who made an Impression on How Much she Hated THE COLD. ALWAYS WEARING HER CRAZY SOCKS and HER KNITTED HATS. I ALWAYS TOLD HER THAT SHE SANG LIKE JANIS JOPLIN. FLY HIGH MY FRIEND . TO HER FAMILY I am So SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A FUN LOVING WIFE and MOTHER.

Gwen Bortz

December 29, 2024

So sorry to hear of Marie´s passing, I worked with her at Fisher Clinical Services. She always knew how to make people smile. She was a hard worker and kept you in your toes. Thoughts & prayers for the entire Baker family at this most difficult time.

Gwen Bortz

December 29, 2024

So sorry to hear of Marie´s passing, I used to work with Marie at Fisher. Always enjoyed working with her, she always knew how to make people smile!! She will be missed.

Judith Geist

December 29, 2024

My condolences! I used to work with Marie Baker a long time ago @ Fisher. She used to make me laugh all the time. She also likes to talk about her animals to me. Again I'm sorry!

Tara Chadd.

December 28, 2024

Iam absolutely stunned at Marie´s passing. Celebrating the life of a good person, a great cousin and mourning her passing with you. May God bless you, the family and dear friends in this time of sorrow. Now more than ever, take care of each other. Love you always and always in our hearts, - the west coast family.

Barbara B Adams

December 28, 2024

I worked with Marie at Fisher Clinical Services. She was one of my best friends in work and outside of work. Marie and her family were like family to me and my children. Our prayers and condolences to the family.

Teresa B.Newton

December 28, 2024

Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends .

David Horveath

December 28, 2024

As a fellow coworker with Marie at Fisher Clinical Services she kept everyone on their toes and kept everyone honest!! Wish the entire Baker family the very best during this very difficult time!!

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Stephanie (Ruth) Schneck

December 28, 2024

I´m so sorry for your loss. You mom was an amazing person. I remeber all our sleep overs and hanging out with your parents. She will be dearly miss!

Charles Lafevre

December 28, 2024

My you rest peacefully

Debra Fogelman

December 28, 2024

I´m so sorry to hear about Marie´s passing! I was a co worker with her. She was an awesome women!

Ethel Tosh

December 28, 2024

I worked with her at Fisher.She will be Missed. Good worker,great personality. Good Friend, hard to believe that she is gone. It seemed like I just spoke to her just the other day in text. Prayers for the family and friends

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