Melvin Lee Baker Obituary
The passing of Melvin Lee Baker (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 23, 2026 at the age of 59. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Lee Baker to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude, Sr. Baker and Hazel Baker (Hippensteel); his brothers, Charles Baker Sr. and John Baker; his nephews, Robert Baker Jr. and William Baker; his great-nephew Michael Peterson Jr.; and his brother-in-law Rick Crushong.
He is survived by: his wife Brooke Baker (Ostrowski); his children, Ian (Samantha), Maggie (Cameron) and Matthew; his siblings, Claude Baker Jr., Betty Riley, Doris Sowers, Mary Croson, Steve Hippensteel, Barb Ruiz, Nancy Crushong, Jim Baker (Chris), Bob Baker (Christina), Frank Baker and George Baker (Lori); his sister-in-law Jodi Snyder; and his close friends, Watson and Holmes. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the VNA for their compassionate care and kindness and as that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Spring Grove and Hanover, 440 Madison Street, Hanover, PA, 17331 or at http://www.vnahanover.org.
