Bobby Ann Baughman, 81, of Newark, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center. She was born on December 2, 1944, in Newark to the late Marion and Sarah Leona (Vanatta) Timson.

Bobby's first job was at the Roper Company in the print shop. She also worked at Thrift Drug and North Fork Schools where she formed many lasting friendships. She was a member of the Neal Avenue United Methodist Church. In her younger years she was active in a card club, bowling league and a member of the Newton Township Women's Auxiliary.

Bobby also loved dancing with her husband and cherished summers spent at the family cottage at Buckeye Lake. She enjoyed shopping, watching her favorite soap operas, and traveling across the country with her husband, where they met many wonderful friends along the way. Above all, Bobby treasured time with her family, who were the center of her world.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Richard W. Baughman; daughters, Michele (Dennis) Moran and Pam (Rick) Gayheart; brother-in-law, Robert W. Howe; eight grandchildren, Brandi (Steven) Kidwell, Brady (Carolyn Trout) Moran, Brooke (Adam Kennedy) Moran, Brock (Hannah) Moran, Zachary Zuver, Zane Zuver, Rainer Gayheart and Reagan Gayheart; eleven great-grandchildren; and six nephews.

In addition to her parents, Bobby was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Elizabeth Howe.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bobby to Licking Memorial Health Foundation.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark. The funeral service will be Friday, April 3, 2026 at the funeral home with Pastor Greg Sheets officiating. Burial will follow the service at Wilson Cemetery.

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