John O. "Pat" Welsh
May 16, 1924 - January 22, 2015
John O. “Pat” Welsh, age 90 of Zanesville died 8:14 AM, Thursday, January 22, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born Friday, May 16, 1924 in Dover, the son of John Regis Welsh and Ora (Schilling) Welsh. He was married on Saturday, December 27, 1947 to Flora Lee (Banks) Welsh who preceded him in death on Sunday, January 17, 1999. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. John served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Rosecrans High School Athletic Boosters, Past President of the Southeastern Ohio Claims Adjustor Assoc. and Welsh West Inc. He is survived by two daughters Patrice (Michael) McCormac of Columbus and Michelle Estadt of Kotzebue, AK,; two sons Mike (Saundra) Welsh of Carr, CO and J. Kevin (Sharon) Welsh of Columbus, OH, Joseph (Stephanie) Welsh of Portland, OR and nine additional grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife he is preceded in death by one brother Patrick Welsh and one sister Mildred Kuemerly. Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville & Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 2-4 PM & 6-8PM at the funeral home where a Christian Vigil Service will take place at 6:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Ralko as celebrant. Burial will conclude in the Mt. Olive Cemetery Zanesville. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.
John O. “Pat” Welsh, age 90 of Zanesville died 8:14 AM, Thursday, January 22, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born Friday, May 16, 1924 in Dover, the son of John Regis Welsh and Ora (Schilling) Welsh. He was... View Obituary & Service Information