Fern A. (Peiffer) Baker

Fern A. Baker, 87, of Palmyra passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Born November 29, 1936 in Shellsville, she was a daughter of the late Albert L. and Olive M. (Cassel) Peiffer and also preceded in death by daughter Sharon L. Baker and sister Geraldine K. Cassel.

Retired as a supervisor from the former Francis for Fords, she was a 1954 graduate of Hershey High School and earned a business degree from Thompson Business College.  Fern was a member of Palm Lutheran Church, where she served on the Social Ministry Committee.   An avid camper for 50 plus years, she was involved in many activities and served as a Director of District 2 Coachman Owners Association.  Fern was a former Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, 4-H Club Leader, and formerly an active member and youth director at Shells Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years Robert L. Baker; children Karen L. Kepley (Robert), Robert L. Baker, Jr. (Cathy) and Douglas L. Baker (Marcy); grandchildren Alicia Kepley, Courtney Blevins (Travis), Leeann Baker (Josiah McClary), Rebecca Baker (Jordan Hoke), Jacklyn Baker, Victoria Baker, Logan Baker and Benjamin Baker; and great grandchildren Hank Blevins, Emmylou Blevins, Rubye Blevins, Keith Blevins, Treslynn Kepley, Briggston Holden, and Weston Hoke.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her church, 11 West Cherry Street, Palmyra with interment in Grantville Cemetery.  Viewings will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM Monday at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra and 10:00 – 11:00 AM Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caring Cupboard, 131 North Railroad Street, Palmyra, PA 17078 or Palm Lutheran Church, 11 West Cherry Street, Palmyra, PA 17078.

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