Frank E. Bair

Frank E. Bair, age 81, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, while in the care of Amberwood Manor in New Philadelphia following a brief period of declining health.

Born in Dennison, Ohio, on June 12, 1944, Frank was a son of the late Hershall E. and Ruby I. (Johns) Bair.

He was a graduate of the former Uhrichsville High School and attended Kent State University, where he studied business administration and mathematics. Frank’s professional career was never a job to him; it was his life’s passion, in which he took great pride. For more than 50 years, Frank worked as a professional surveyor as the owner and operator of Bair, Goodie & Associates of New Philadelphia. He was a longtime member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio and the National Surveyors Organization.

He was an avid hunter who enjoyed annual trips out west with friends. Frank also enjoyed golfing and following Cleveland sports and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He rarely missed Wednesday and Saturday coffee with his friends at Woodland Outdoors. Frank was a member of the New Philadelphia Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 510 and a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia.

Frank is survived by his children, Brittni Bair, Michael Bair, and Susan Bair, all of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren, Breanna Wilson of Minerva, Sarah Bair of Dennison, and Corey Bair of New Philadelphia; his sisters, Ginger Doane of Tippecanoe and Patricia Pilkington of Cleveland; as well as his nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jane Bair, and his brother, Ted Bair.

The family will greet guests on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia, where Pastor Ryan Cockrill will lead a service celebrating Frank’s life beginning at 1 p.m. Burial alongside his wife will take place in East Avenue Cemetery in New Philadelphia.

The family requests that memorial contributions, in Frank’s name, be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 201 West High Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Frank by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.GeibCares.com