Lewis H. Welch, 87 of Scottdale (East Huntingdon Township), passed away at 9:03 PM Friday, September 20, 2019 in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Lewis was born January 9, 1932 in Smithton, a son of the late Bryan S. and Margaret (Spotosky) Welch. He married Lucy (Shaffer) Welch on May 16, 1957.

Lewis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He retired after 51 years of service with Mashuda Corporation working as an operating engineer with Local Union #66. He and his wife Lucy were longtime and faithful members of the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Scottdale and enjoyed woodworking together.

Lewis will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of 62 1/2 years, Lucy (Shaffer) Welch; his two sons, Barry Rohm and his wife Shirley and their children, Michelle, Barry, Michael, and families and Dallas Welch and his wife Jaye and their children, Matthew, Heather, and families; his daughter, Cindy Welch Rhodes and her husband Randy and their son, Justin and family; his brother, Robert Welch and his wife Lois; his sister-in-law, Joanne Bollinger Welch; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Sergeant Dallas Welch (killed in action during WWII in Germany),  Bryan W. Welch (March 16, 1995), and Willis P. Welch (July 21, 1996); and his sister, Margaret Welch Burkey.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET , SCOTTDALE ( 724-887-5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com ). At the request of the decedent, there will be no viewing, visitation, or service. A memorial service was held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to: Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 106 N. Chestnut St.  Scottdale, PA 15683 . Love Lasts Forever!