LOCK HAVEN EXPRESS Wednesday, September 18, 1957
Paul Herbert Welch, blind and ailing in recent years, died yesterday at 4:06 pm in the Lock Haven Hospital where he was admitted Monday. Death brought release to an 88-year-old man who in his youth painted hundreds of water colors and oils that hang in Clinton County homes today. He studied 1892-93 at the Academie Julien in Paris, soaking up the inspiration of the French scene. He went on a bicycle trip through Ireland in 1897. He came home to Lock Haven to pursue his artistic interests then stopped painting in the year 1898 and never touched his hand to a brush until 1933. He lived all his life in the house at 17 E. Park St. in which he was born. At 15 inspired by a traveling artist, L.A. Southwick, he began to paint. After his study abroad, he set up a studio and worked until 1897 when, on his return from Ireland, he stopped painting and turned to more mundane business, picture framing, upholstering work and cabinet making. He started in business for himself, later joined the Schwarz Store staff, by whom he was employed until his retirement. In 1933 he modestly resumed painting, but failing eyesight a decade later brought an end to creative work. Services conducted from Welsh Funeral Home, Lock Haven with the Reverend Harold F. Mante officiating. Buried beside his wife in Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, PA.
LOCK HAVEN EXPRESS Wednesday, September 18, 1957
Paul Herbert Welch, blind and ailing in recent years, died yesterday at 4:06 pm in the Lock Haven Hospital where he was admitted Monday. Death brought release to an 88-year-old man who in his youth painted hundreds of water colors and oils that hang in Clinton County homes today. He studied 1892-93 at the Academie Julien in Paris, soaking up the inspiration of the French scene. He went on a bicycle trip through Ireland in 1897. He came home to Lock Haven to pursue his artistic interests then stopped painting in the year 1898 and never touched his hand to a brush until 1933. He lived all his life in the house at 17 E. Park St. in which he was born. At 15 inspired by a traveling artist, L.A. Southwick, he began to paint. After his study abroad, he set up a studio and worked until 1897 when, on his return from Ireland, he stopped painting and turned to more mundane business, picture framing, upholstering work and cabinet making. He started in business for himself, later joined the Schwarz Store staff, by whom he was employed until his retirement. In 1933 he modestly resumed painting, but failing eyesight a decade later brought an end to creative work. Services conducted from Welsh Funeral Home, Lock Haven with the Reverend Harold F. Mante officiating. Buried beside his wife in Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, PA.
Family Members
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Pauline Marjorie Welch
1912–1912
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Ashbel Edwin Welch
1913–2007
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Isabel Elizabeth Welch Pons
1914–2001
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Helen Louise Welch Bowes
1917–1994
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Paul Dorrance "Dory" Welch Sr
1919–2003
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William Harris Welch
1921–2002
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Esther Millicent Welch Foster
1923–2008
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Bradford Irwin Welch
1925–1925
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Philip Malcolm Welch
1927–2000
