William (Bill) Alan Welsh

William Alan Welsh (Bill) passed away on April 24, 2023 at his home after living with dementia for several years. Bill was born March 5, 1948 to William C. and Theodosia Welsh in Pittsburgh, PA. Bill loved his birth city, especially his favorite sports teams, The Steelers, The Pirates and The Penguins. He moved to Maryland for his job with W. R. Grace, where during his long career there he was able to travel to many different countries, meeting new people, experiencing different cultures and making new friendships. Family was most important to him, and Bill loved and was most proud of his daughters, Kerry and Caitlin, and his grandson, Brenden. He was also happy to welcome Kerry's husband Dave into the family, enjoying the rivalry between their favorite Baltimore and Pittsburgh teams. In his free time, he also enjoyed the flora and fauna in his own backyard, including the small fish ponds he built where the fish, lilies and the volunteer frogs and snapping turtle called home; the multiple bird houses and feeders he kept watch over and the many visiting night-time creatures. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen; his mother-in-law Roselyn Orndorff (Nana); his brother-in-law Greg Orndorff and Cathy Hornick; his beloved sister, Winnie Slatery; his brother Timothy Welsh and his wife Retta; his nephews David and John Slatery and their wives Andrea and Sharon; his nieces Whitney and Wallis Welsh; grand-nieces Erin and Kelly Slatery; grand-nephew Michael Slatery; and his cousins Debra Williams-Baker; Judy Smith; Bud Williams and Johnny Williams. We will forever keep Bill with us in our hearts and in our memories.