Genevieve Mary Baker

October 8, 1920 - June 8, 2014

Genevieve Mary Baker, age 93 of Zanesville, OH died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Willow Haven Care Center. She was born Friday, October 8, 1920 in Zanesville, the daughter of Lucius P. Kappel and Hazel Mary (Thomas) Kappel. She was married to George Joseph Baker who preceded her in death on Monday, July 19, 1971. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Genny was a former receptionist for the Donna Hennessy Huey Dance Studio and was a volunteer in the tray favors at Good Samaritan Hospital for 10 years. She is survived by one daughter, Sonie (Dick) Darby of Zanesville; a daughter-in-law, Kay Baker of Zanesville; six grandchildren, Julie (Dick) Martin of Pickerington, Darren Darby of Worthington, Jason Darby of Burlington, WY, Kurt (Paula Gassaway) Darby of Zanesville, Brenton Baker of Nashport, and Brandee (Bill) Bryan of Nashport; 13 great-grandchildren; many many nieces and nephews and one sister. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Robert J. 'Butch" Baker, an infant son; 1 brother and 3 sisters. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home; 935 Forest Ave. A Funeral service is to be held Wednesday at 11:00AM with Fr. Martin J. Ralko officiating. Burial will follow in the Zanesville Memorial Park in Zanesville. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Genesis Morrison House Hospice, 713 Forest Ave. Arrangements are being handled by the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave. Zanesville Ohio. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.