Marjorie Ruth Baker Jones, 85

February 22, 2018

Marjorie Ruth Baker Jones, 85, formerly of Long Island, NY, died on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, PA. She was born in Rockville Center, NY, and was the daughter of the late Seward Johnson and Muriel Ruth (Cann) Baker.
Marge was a retired Case Supervisor for Washington County Children & Youth Services. She was also an adult literacy and English language coach to newly arrived immigrants. Marge devoted her life to helping others.

Marge was a dedicated and loving mother and nana who will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and generosity. She will be sorely missed by her family who will be eternally grateful for the time they had with her.
She graduated from California University, PA with a Master’s of Science in Social Work. She also received a Bachelor’s degree at Alfred University, NY.
Marge is survived by a daughter, Victoria J. McCarty and her husband, Michael, of Lancaster, PA; a son, Douglas Jones of Baltimore, MD; a grandson, Zachary T. McCarty of Lancaster; a granddaughter, Caroline R. Hess, wife of Benjamin, of New Providence, PA; and a great-grandson, Chase Hess. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Dale Jones in 2008 and a sister, Susan Baker McCoy.
The family greatly appreciates Mennonite Home Communities–and especially the staff on Eshelman Run–for the compassionate and excellent care she received during her illness.
A private burial will take place in Newfane, Vermont at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Marjorie’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.