MERVIN W. WELCH

Bucks County Herald

February 27, 2003 

MERVIN W. WELCH 

MERVIN W. WELCH of Holicong died February 16 at Quakertown Center, where he had been a resident for three years. He was 84.

He was the husband and dancing partner of ESTHER FELLMAN WELCH, who survives. The couple had been married for 59 years.

Born April 22, 1918, in Palermo, N.J., he was the son of the late J. EDGAR and LOUISA WILLIAMS WELCH.

For many years, Mr. Welch was a dedicated farmer and enjoyed all aspects of his job.

He worked with ART and ELIZABETH KINNEY in Holicong and three generations of the YERKES family of None-Such-Farms in Buckingham.

Prior to his illness, Mr. Welch was a member of Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, the Doylestown Moose, and Central Bucks senior citizens.

He was a longtime member of Midway Fire Co., where he qualified and enjoyed being a member of the Midway Old Timers.

Mr. Welch loved his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind and caring man and a friend to many.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, 1856 Forest Grove Road, Forest Grove. The family will receive friends at a luncheon following the service. Interment will be held privately. Arrangements are by Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Welch's name to the above-named church at P.O. Box 462, Forest Grove, Pa 18922, would be appreciated by the family.