Ann Riffle Baker

Ann Riffle Baker, age 88, passed away peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland on April 19, 2011 with her family at her side. She was born in Dillonvale, Ohio on July 13, 1922 to John and Mary (Forsek) Riffle. Mrs. Baker moved with her family to Warren as a little girl, and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and has been a primary organizer of the class of 1940's reunions. After working for a time in Florida, she returned to the area and met Edwin B. Baker while roller skating. They married after his service in World War ll in 1946 and celebrated 64 years of marriage on July 19, 2010 at a family party in a loge at Progressive Field. Known for her love of family gatherings, her excellent cooking and homemaking, and her enjoyment of travel, Ann worked as a bookkeeper, secretary, receptionist, and administrative assistant for E. B. Baker and Sons General Contractors for decades. She was a member of Howland United Methodist Church and served as a Pink Lady at Trumbull Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of Chapter EE of the P.E.O. Sisterhood for over 30 years. Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted husband Edwin, sons; Dr. Roger E. Baker (Jan) of Canton, Randall P. Baker (Suzanne) of Lake Milton, and Charles D. Baker (Sue) of Howland; grandchildren: Molly Meister (Frank) of North Canton, Brad Baker of Cuyahoga Falls, Alexander Baker (April) of Blue Springs, MO, Matthew Baker (Tina) of Cuyahoga Falls, Libbey Baker of New York, NY, Kristen Gebhardt (Douglas) of Howland, Deanna Andamasaris (William) of Howland, and Julie Lintz (Wade) of Austin, TX; great-grandchildren: Samuel and Caroline Meister, Keria Baker, Brady, Blake and Beau Baker, Hayley Magrell, Isabella, Lauren and John Baker, Elliot and Avery Gebhardt, Sydney and Ryley Andamasaris, and Wyatt Lintz; sisters: Peppy Laakso, Dorothy Williams, and Polly Varga; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Ann was preceded in death by brothers John, Frank, Rudy, Chuck, and Joe Riffle, and by sisters; Mary Riffle, and Vicky Merrifield. The family will be present to receive friends at the McFarland & Son Funeral Home, Thursday, 5-7 P.M.. Services will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the Howland United Methodist Church where friends may call one hour prior to the services. The Revs. Kay Dunlap and Ken Kubichek will officiate. Internment will follow at the Howland Township Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations may be made in her memory to the Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road, Warren, OH 44484 or the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education, c/o P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312-2899. Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services, 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio, 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Ann Riffle Baker

July 13, 1922 - April 19, 2011