CATHERINE A. (ASH) BAKER, age 74, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  She was born in Troy on March 29, 1942 to the late Harry B. and Paulina Irene (Glasmeier) Ash.

Catherine is survived by her husband: Melvin Baker of Covington; one son: Michael (Francesca Trujillo) Harden of Piqua; sister: Marilyn (Jack) Barbee of TN; and grandchildren: Cody Harden and Kylie Harden.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons: James Harden and Dru Harden; one brother: Fred Ash; and one sister: Maxine Pendleton.

Catherine was a 1960 graduate of Troy High School.  She worked for Spinnaker Coating in Troy and the US Postal Service, primarily in the Ludlow Falls and Laura Post Offices, where she enjoyed working with her fellow employees.  She also was a caregiver for people with developmental disabilities.  Catherine loved NASCAR racing with friends and her family.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery in Casstown.  Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.