Michael William Baker; age 48 of Ithaca passed away March 3, 2026 at his home. Mike was born August 3, 1977 the son of John and Colleen (Trace) Baker. He enjoyed mowing lawns for people and worked many years for a moving company. He also enjoyed setting up his hot dog stand and selling hot dogs at Ithaca football games with Jeremy Kemp. Mike was survived by his brother Thomas Baker; step-brothers Jerry (Brook Hammond) Baker, Christopher Baker, and Jonathan Baker; step-sister Carol Muma; aunts Ella Baker-Robinson, Sue Lombard, Elaine Trace, and Sherry Trace; and several nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded by both his parents; his step-brother Billy Baker; and his uncles Leo, Herb, and Rex Baker, and Roger Lombard. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life Saturday, March 28 at 11 A.M. at the Oasis Community Church of Ithaca. Memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Mike to the Oasis Church or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Berry Funeral Home of Shepherd.
Date of Funeral
March 28, 2026
