Lester R. Welch Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lester R. Welch of Cogan Station, Pennsylvania, born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Ernest Welch; and his children, Lester "Rick" Welch Jr., Scott D. Welch, Kelly P. Welch, Katherine Hamilton and Cheri J. Welch.
He is survived by: his mother-in-law Helen Welch (Houser); his wife Caroline M. Shaffer; and his children, Becky Jordan (Glenn) of Mercersburg, Robert M. Welch (Sue) of Williamsport and Carol L. Beck (Don) of Cogan Station. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions in Lester's name, may be made to SIDS Research at firstcandle.org or Research into Turner Syndrome (Elia Elizabeth Umstead Foundation).
