Timothy A. Lach
July 17, 1964 ~ July 3, 2025
Timothy A. Lach, age 60, a resident of Buckhannon, passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Tim was born July 17, 1964 in Philippi, a son of Walter “Poodle” and Eleanor R. (Criss) Lach.
Tim worked for Volga-Century PSD, and Tygarts Valley Conservation District. He enjoyed farming, gardening, watching his westerns and Mash.
Tim is survived by his former wife, Annette Lach; children Jeremy Lach and wife Bethany, Luke Lach and wife Amber; grandchildren Lillyan, Mallory, Hope, Brent, and Madison; brother Scott “Moose” Lach, companion Candy Calhoun.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents Poodle and Eleanor Lach.
Family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday July 6, from 6-8 pm and on Monday from 11 am-12 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 pm with Pastor Rod Heckart officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
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Tim,will always hold a special place in my heart being the father of my grandsons Jeremy and Luke,the Lach’s were close neighbors as our children grew up,in fact he was at my house more then he was home and he would call me “Mom”quite often,little did I know that one day he would fall in love with my youngest daughter Annette,marry and have two wonderful grandsons!Rest in peace,Tim
I will always remember my cousin Tim and his love for farming. He kept me busy in the hay fields as a young fellow enjoyed slinging bales and riding on the square bailer.
Tim was a wonderful man and a go getter. I loved seeing what he would create come spring and summer. I had the pleasure of being his neighbor for the last few years and I will miss him dearly. RIP Tim 💔
So very sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers for your entire family.
Jeff Schibley; I just learned of Tim’s passing. Sorry for your loss. My Grandmother Mary Fornash Hickman was Tim’s Grandmother Jenny Fornash Criss’s Sister. My mother Beatrice would stop and visit Poodle and Eleanor when we visited West Virginia. I remember the store below the house. Eleanor had the most elegant hand writing, my mother was always so impressed with her letters. Poodle always had a big garden and such a large personality. One trip Poodle was building something so we hoped in the truck and went to the river to get sand. Tim’s Great Grand father Leonard Fornash owned a farm around Volga as well. Mary and Jenny’s brother Fred did not like the farm work and moved to town. His son Robert Fornash did a carrier in the Air Force and Fred Fornash lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado at his passing. Cousin Jeff Schibley (Mary Fornash Hickman’s Grandson) Wow there is a branch of the Family Tree for you!