William P. Welsh 1936-2025

Born June 28, 1936, in Youngstown, to Robert Lee Welsh and Matilda Kope, Bill attended St. Dominic’s Grade School and graduated from Ursuline High School in 1954. Bill served in the Marine Corps before attending Youngstown College.

Bill and Catherine were married at St. Dominic Church on Feb. 4, 1961, and enjoyed 64 years of marriage.

He worked for Trumbull Industries for 30 years before his retirement in 2008. Bill served as president of the Youngstown Credit Association.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Welsh; and sister-in-law, Alice Welsh.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Welsh; sons, Gregory (Joan) Welsh and Daniel (Jen) Welsh; and grandchildren, Sarah (Ryan) Smerke, Maureen Welsh, Kathleen Welsh (fiance, Nathan Doyon), Michael Welsh (fiance, Amanda Johnson), Maddie (Christopher) Elderkin and Matthew Welsh.

A funeral Mass for William will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Dominic Catholic Parish, 77 E Lucius Ave., Youngstown, OH 44507.

A graveside service will occur 2 to 2:15 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery, 248 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509.

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