Irvine Alton Welch

Troy, PA Irvine Alton Welch Age 83 of West Burlington Township passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008 with his loving family at his side. Services will be private and Alton will be laid to rest in Hilton Cemetery. Alton was born June 9, 1925 in Sayre, PA son of the late Horace and Harriet Rockwell Welch. He was a graduate of Troy High School and dedicated his life to farming his land. He also was retired from Masonite in Towanda, PA following 25 years of service where he worked as a Dock Boss and Fork Lift Operator. His memberships included the West Burlington United Methodist Church, past member of the Grange, Fraternal Order of Eagles #1357 in Towanda, PA. His many interests included farming, fishing playing softball and a good card game. Survivors include his loving wife Edna J. (Ford) Welch of West Burlington, PA, his son and daughter-in-law, Alan & Elaine Welch of BelAir Maryland, step-sons and daughters-in-law, Harold & Donna Joiner of Troy, PA, Alan & Sharon Joiner of Troy, PA, Bryan & Sharon Joiner of Troy, PA, Kevin Joiner of East Liverpool, OH, brother and sister-in-law, Merle & Marilyn Welch of Springfield, PA, grandson, Benjamin Welch, step- grandchildren, Lori Joiner, James Joiner, Andrew Joiner, Daniel Joiner, Brandon Joiner, William & Melissa Dixon, Walter Dixon, special grandsons, Eric DiAgosta, Chris DiAgosta, eight step-great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Lois Welch of Canton, PA, brothers & sisters-in-law, Gordon & Kay Ford of Towanda, PA, Robert & Eleanor Kisner, Harold & Lucelia Trexler and Esther Finnerty, special friends, Francis, Maxine & John Robinson,Alice Sampson, Carl & Theresa Heasley, several nieces and nephews. His parents, son Wayne Alton Welch and brother, Richard Welch predeceased Alton. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West main Street, Troy, PA 16947. Send condolences to BestLifeTributes.com.