Ronald F. Baker

Ronald Frederick Baker, 83, formerly of Liberty Twp., passed away on June 13, 2026 at Shepherd Of The Valley in Poland, Ohio.

Ron was born March 3, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Mildred (Wilson) Baker.

Ron was a 1961 graduate of Hubbard High School. He then went on to work as a project estimator for Wean United for 22 years and Fab Art for 15 years. Ron always worked two jobs, so while working full time he also worked as a movie theater projectionist for Elm Road Drive-In, Eastwood Mall theater as well as the Regal Boulevard Theater.

He was a devoted church member to Churchill United Methodist Church in Liberty Twp.,where he would usher and cut grass for the church, and later attended services at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement.

Ron was savvy with computers, camcorders, cameras, ham radio and 8 mm video films. He also had a zest for adventure with motorcycles, dirt bikes, swimming and driving across the country on vacations.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Dora L. (Bigalow) Baker, whom he married February 20, 1965; his children, Scott (Lori) Baker and Colleen (Anthony) Marshall; his grandchildren, Sam Baker, Alex Baker, Morgan Marshall (Fiancee Cameron Maloney) and Anthony Marshall Jr., (Fiancee Emily Boyarko); brother, Rick (Lisa) Baker; and sister in law Rose Baker.

Besides his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his brother Dale Baker.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 17th, 1:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home, where the family will receive relatives and friends from noon until the time of service.

Ron will be laid to rest at Churchill Cemetery immediately following the service.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers any memorial contributions can be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, in Ron's honor.