Leila Mae Peterson Welker Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Leila Mae Peterson Welker of Friedens, Pennsylvania, born in Windber, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Leila Mae left this world on October 14, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irvin Shaffer and Leila Shaffer (Fyock); her former husband Robert A. Peterson; her husband Cloyd "Bud" W. Welker Jr.; her grandson Michael McClemens; and her stepson-in-law Bradley Brant.
She is survived by: her children, Robert D. Peterson (Ruth) and Karen (James McClemens) of Maitland, FL; her grandchildren, Robert D. Peterson Jr., Julie (Stone), Eric J. Peterson, Dawn (Corby), John M. Peterson, Katy (Donovan), Christopher McClemens, Kathi-Lee, Amy (McClemens) and Carl D. Allen; her stepchildren, Kim Welker (Brenda), Randy Welker (Marji) and Cindy Brant (Welker); and her stepgrandchildren, Adam, Ashley Brant, Amy Teel (Welker) and Wendie Riley. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 20th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Friedens Lutheran Church (131 S Main St, Friedens, PA 15541). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Friedens Lutheran Church Ministry Fund, 131 S. Main St., Friedens, PA 15541.
