OBIT: Mary M. (Nicholas) WELKER, 2006, formerly of Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Meyersdale Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Barry and Betty Christy. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ________________________________________________ WELKER, Mary M. Mary M. Welker, 89, Libertyville, Ill., passed away Sept. 22, 2006, at the Balmoral Care Center, Lake Forest, Ill. She was born Aug. 18, 1917, in Morrisdale and was a resident of Friedens for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wendell in 2002; an infant daughter, Wendy Kay; and her brother, Merle Nicholas. Surviving are two children, Janet (Tracy) Narby, Libertyville, Ill.; and Terry (Gloria) Welker, Dallastown; four grandchildren, Megan (David) Mitchell, Mindy (Karl) Marty, Darren (Ann) Welker and Dana (Ryan) McGurk; six great-grandchildren, Jenna and Jack Mitchell, Sydney and Nathan Welker, Max Marty and Alex McGurk; her brother-in-law, Cloyd (Tootie) Welker; sister-in-law, Romaine Trent; and many nieces and nephews. The Welkers moved to Largo, Fla., in 1983, where they enjoyed their retirement years. Mary belonged to numerous organizations and was an active volunteer, always helping friends and neighbors at Ranchero Village in Largo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at Friedens Lutheran Church. Memorial donations may be directed to their Community Ministry Fund. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Daily American, October 12, 2006 ---- WELKER, Mary M. Mary M. Welker, 89, Libertyville, Ill., died Sept. 22. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Friedens Lutheran Church. Daily American, October 21, 2006