Ralph Calvin Welsh III, 69, of Somerset, Pa., died May 24, 2011, at Somerset Hospice House, Somerset. Born Aug. 11, 1941 in Somerset, son of Ralph Calvin “Bud” and Gladys Etta Marie (Albright) Welsh Jr. Preceded in death by parents, brother Stephen J. Welsh, and sisters Denise Welsh and Nellie Wright. Survived by wife the former Lydia Ann Glessner to whom he was married 43 years. Daughters: Heather Martin and husband Clentin Jr. of Greensburg, Amanda Welsh of Johnstown, grandchildren: Alex and Zoe Martin. Sisters: Diane Eversole of Cumberland, Jodi Dick of Johnstown. Sisters and brothers-in-law Jean and Barry Atchison, Charles and Cindy Glessner. Ralph is a 1962 graduate of Somerset High School, and a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam. He worked until his retirement as an activity aide for the former Somerset State Hospital where he had 20 years of service. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Somerset County Artists Association, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pastel Painters League, Landscape Artists International, and founder of Casselman River Plein Painters. Former member of VVA and Somerset Kiwanis Club. Friends received one hour prior to the service at the church which will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Somerset, with the Rev. Roger A. Peterson officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 239 W. Church St., Somerset, PA 15501 or Somerset “In Touch” Hospice, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501. Military rites accorded by the Somerset County Honor Guard. Arrangements by the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home Somerset, www.haugerzeigler.com.
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Was a member of Somerset County Artists, Casselman River Plein Air Painters,
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Society of Artists
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