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Edward F. Welsh

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | May 24, 2021

  Edward F. Welsh, 86, of Jefferson Hills, died May 22, 2021.  Edward was the third of 11 siblings born to Fritz and Agnes Welsh in Natrona, Pa.  He leaves behind his former wife Mary Welsh; daughter Michelene Welsh; son Rick Welsh; grandchildren Sara and Aaden; wife Teresa Conboy; step sons Brian (Tricia) Conboy and Chris (Jady) Conboy; step grandchildren Mark, Steven, Gabriel, Gannon, Talia and Reesa; siblings Dot (the late Dick) Modzelewski, Mary Agnes "Sis" (Vince) Valeri, Bern (the late Louis) Stipic, Bert (Jenny) Welsh, Peg (the late Gary) Pflugfelder, Kathy Welsh and Zita (the late James) Como.  He was preceded in death by siblings John Welsh, Joe Welsh, and Roy Welsh.  Ed attended St. Joseph grade school and high school.  He then attended the Naval Academy of Annapolis.  Upon graduation, he went on to serve his country in the AirForce, working on their missile systems.  With his service time completed he embarked on earning his law degree at the University of Pittsburgh specializing in patents and litigation.  He became a partner in the firm of Parmalee, Miller, Welsh & Kratz, working with many Pittsburgh companies including Heinz and Dravo.  He found great joy in hunting and fishing or just enjoying what he called,"the great cathedral of the sky."  A memorial mass will be held Friday, May 28 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 11:30 am.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

Originally published May 24, 2021.

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