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Stephen T. "Steve" Welch

1941 - 2023

Stephen T. "Steve" Welch obituary, 1941-2023, Centre Hall, PA

BORN

1941

DIED

2023

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Centre Hall, Pennsylvania

Stephen Welch Obituary

Stephen T "Steve" Welch

May 2, 1941 - November 6, 2023

Centre Hall, Pennsylvania - Stephen T. Welch, 82, of Centre Hall, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born on May 2, 1941, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late William H. and Vivian J. (Johnstonbaugh) Welch. Just shy of 62 years ago, on November 18, 1961, he married the love of his life, Carol A. Eldred, who survives at home.

Steve graduated from Bald Eagle Nittany High School in 1959. He enlisted with the United States Navy in 1961 and earned the rank of Aviation Machinist's Mate (Reciprocating Engine Mechanic) prior to his honorable discharge in 1965. In 1968, Steve started his career with the University Area Joint Authority. He was proud to have been the second employee hired there. He served as Superintendent and then became an Administrator during his 38 years of employment. He retired in 2006.

Steve was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall.

He was also a member of Smith-Pletcher American Legion Post #779 in Centre Hall and Penns Valley Antique Machinery Association. Steve was a true outdoorsman. He worked as a Deputy Game Warden for over 25 years, and loved hunting, fishing and spending countless hours building and making improvements at his camp. Steve was quiet but always observant, often catching people off-guard with his quick one-liners. He loved his family above all. He was a husband, dad, brother, uncle and grandfather- his favorite title was Papa. His memory will be cherished by those he left behind and his legacy will continue in the lives of his children and grandchildren.

Along with his wife, Steve is survived by his children, Douglas W. Welch and his wife, Shari, of Centre Hall, Kevin M. Welch and his wife, Paulette, of Milton, and Heather G. Welch and her significant other, Robert Kelley, of Rebersburg; five grandchildren, Janelle Welch, Kieran Welch, Aidan Welch, Colton Treaster, and Dylan Treaster; his brother, Daniel Welch and his wife, Marie, of Avis; his sister, Abigail DeSousa and her husband, Jack of Coburn; and nieces and nephews, Scott Welch and his wife Amanda, Maria and her husband Nathan Weaver, Jason Otto and Jeremy Otto.

Along with his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his grandson, Connor Welch, on August 26, 2021.

A viewing will be held at the Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 10am – 12noon. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12noon with Pastor David Downer officiating.

A graveside service with full military honors will follow at the Reformed & Lutheran Cemetery in Centre Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the HOPE Fund of Penns Valley, PO Box 427, Centre Hall, PA 16828.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Barbara Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc of Centre Hall. To share memories of Steve, please visit daughenbaughs.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Nov. 9, 2023.

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Dorothy Strickler

November 14, 2023

Dear Carol and family, We are so sorry for your loss! Didn't realize Steve was going through so many health problems. Our thoughts are with you! Sincerely,
Larry and Dot Strickler

Karen Copenhaver

November 11, 2023

So sorry for your loss Carol. I have often thought about you and the great times we had with WW.

Debbie

November 10, 2023

Heather so sorry for your loss and your family's you will be in our prayers. Love, Debbie

Bill McGlone-COPA

November 10, 2023

Rest easy brother. Many thanks for your service to the commonwealth.

Carole Yearick

November 10, 2023

Carol and Heather,
Prayers and hugs in the loss of your loved one. May your memories of his love for all of you and family fill your hearts and minds.

Maria Rhodes

November 10, 2023

Dear Carol and family. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you. It was a pleasure to have worked with Steve at UAJA. He could spot a red tail hawk soaring over Spring Creek from his office not to mention his stories and experiences in the beautiful outdoors of PA. I am proud to say I knew Steve and will always cherish our working relationship and friendship. May he rest in the arms of our Lord. Maria Rhodes

Wanda Fohringer

November 10, 2023

Sending lots of hugs and prayers to the whole family. Steve was such a wonderful person and friend. He always took the time to talk to me no matter where he saw me. He will be greatly missed. Sending lots of love to Carol my dear friend and her family.

Denny Reif

November 10, 2023

I am so very sorry to hear about Steve you all have my sympathy. I am very proud to have worked for Steve he could be tough but he was always consistent, fair, and all he asked was to give what he expected, he was a pleasure to work for. I am sad to not be able to attend as I just was made aware Friday morning. God bless you all

Mary Alice Miller

November 10, 2023

Deepest sympathy. Carol, I won't be able to make the viewing because of a doctor's appointment. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Alice

Dawn/Del Billotte

November 9, 2023

Heather and family:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Neal and Margie Corl

November 9, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Carol Doug Kevin and Heather be thinking of you

Lori Fisher, Denny Fisher, and Mary Eldred

November 8, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
To the family. We didn't expect Steve to leave us so quickly. Our thoughts are with you.
With Sympathy,
Mary, Denny, and Lori

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