May 4, 2012 1 min read

Barbara J. Welsh, 69, of Nemacolin, died Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Golden Living Center, Waynesburg, after a lengthy illness.

She was born November 15, 1942, in Washington, daughter of the late Elizabeth Carlisle.

On September 27, 1997, she married Richard A. Welsh Sr., who survives.

Mrs. Welsh had worked as a housekeeper in Ramada Inn in Las Vegas, Nev. She also worked as a dishwasher at the Union Grill in Washington.

Since 2002, she resided in Nemacolin, where she assisted with fundraising events for Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company. She enjoyed playing bingo.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are four stepchildren, Kimberly Newman (Donald) of Nemacolin, Richard A. Welsh Jr. of Washington, Douglas A. Welsh (Deena) of Carmichaels and Lynelle Teegarden (Eric) of Nemacolin; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a brother, Roger Meloy, and a sister, Judy Andrews.