Thomas G. Welshans

Thomas Welshans, age 75, passed away on September 8, 2024, at UPMC in Carlisle.

Thomas was born Monday, April 25, 1949, in Lock Haven, PA to Hillaire and Kathryn (Frank) Welshans.

Thomas was a 1967 graduate of Sugar Valley High School. He furthered his education at Williamsport Community College and graduated in 1969. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, spending time in the mountains, and Penn State football and wrestling. He worked and retired after 30 plus years of service at Boyer and Ritter as an accountant. He was a member of the Sugar Valley Social Club and a member of the Carlisle Fish and Game. He was a family man and especially enjoyed spending time watching his grandchildren’s sports and activities. 

He is survived by his wife Colleen E. (Morrow) Welshans of Carlisle, their children: Jennifer (husband Terry) White of Mt Holly Springs, PA., Cory (wife Serena) Welshans of Alexandria, VA., and William (wife Megan) Welshans of Selinsgrove, PA., sister Beverly (husband Marlin) Karstetter Loganton, PA., seven grandchildren Andrew, Kathryn, Matthew, Jacob, Brandon, Isabella, and Tabitha, and three great grandchildren and one on the way. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday September 14, 2024, at Otterbein United Methodist Church 647 Forge Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015. A viewing will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Hoffman Funeral and Cremation 2020 W. Trindle Road Carlisle, PA 17013 and one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Steve Salisbury will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Westminster Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to the Otterbein United Methodist Church 647 Forge Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015.