Bronica R. Baker 1928-2023

Bronica was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Krall Kolmacic.

She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1945, and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.

Bronica was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Struthers.

She was a devoted homemaker, caring for her family as a wife, mother and sister. Bronica was an avid Cleveland Indians supporter and enjoyed reading, especially American history books.

Bronica is survived by her husband of 75 years, Joseph B. Baker, whom she married Nov. 20, 1947; a son, Joel M. (Mary) Baker of Poland; and her sister, Betty (George) Beelen of Canfield.

Besides her parents, Bronica was preceded in death two brothers, Joseph Kolmacic and John Kolmacic.

Family and friends may call 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring Street, Struthers. There will be a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 764 Fifth Street, Struthers, with Fr. Gerald DeLucia officiating.

Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Lowellville.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Bronica’s family.

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