Ruth ''Bea'' Eberly Baker

Ruth “Bea” Eberly Baker, 96, died at Union Hospital on February 14, 2003. Ruth was born in Mineral City on February 24, 1906, and was a daughter of the late Alfred and Emma Stahlecker Eberly. She resided in Zoar and Zoarville before moving to Dover twelve years ago.

She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Zoarville, WELCA women�(TM)s group and a former Sunday School Teacher.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Baker who died on June 15, 1976.

She is survived by a daughter: Audrey R. Baker of Dover

Sister: Alberta Gessler of Spanish Ft., Alabama

Sister-in-law: Jean Baker of Bolivar

Many nieces and nephews

She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Jeff, Herbert and Clarence Eberly

Two sisters: Martha Lundenberger and Gladys Rieker

Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2003 at 3:00 pm in the Ft. Laurens Cemetery at Bolivar with Pastor Marvin Ritterling officiating. There are no calling hours. The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Ruth may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Hope Lutheran Church at 3359 New Zoarville Rd. NE Zoarville, Ohio 44698.

Toland-Herzig
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com