William R. Wellen

03/09/1919 - 08/25/2007

William R. Wellen

03/09/1919 - 08/25/2007

BORN

03/09/1919

DIED

08/25/2007

William Wellen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2007.
William ?Bill? R. Wellen, 88, of Homer City, died Aug. 25, 2007, at home. Born March 9, 1919, in Homer City, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Mabel Hendrickson Wellen. He is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Carney and husband Frank, and Mary Machella and husband John; and two grandchildren, all of Johnstown; a brother, James, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Theola Sullivan Wellen; brothers, Donald, Richard and Thomas; a sister, Louise, and an infant sister. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements were in care of C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Homer City.

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