Kerry R Welce

CLARKSON -- Kerry R. Welce, 69, died Sept. 10, 2023, at East Liverpool City Hospital after taking ill at home.

Kerry was born Sept. 13, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Robert and Edith Welce. A 1971 graduate of Beaver Local High School, he also earned a degree from the Pittsburgh Institute of Technology and went on to work as a programmer for the Columbiana County Data Processing Department.

A man of deep faith and lifelong Christian, Kerry was a friend to all and quick with a joke. He loved spending time around family and friends, golf and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Besides his father, Kerry is survived by brothers Terry (Karen) Welce of Largo, Fla., and Jerry Welce of Columbiana; stepsons Randy Dean and Kerry Dean; four step-grandchildren; his nephew Michael (Suzanne) Welce and niece Amanda Welce.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his wife, Josephine, who died in 2016.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, with Pastor Cindy Figley officiating.

Burial will follow at Clarkson Cemetery, Middleton Twp.

Arrangements have been handled by Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

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