Thomas Henry Welling

Thomas H. Welling, 72, of Akron, died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He has won his battle with cancer and has gone home to be with his "Sweet Polly." He was born June 12, 1937 in Mather, PA to Orville and Mary (Zivny) Welling. He did not retire until 2009 at the age of 71 from Acro Tool & Die in Akron because of the true friends he has there. He was a member of the VFW and an dedicated Steelers fan. He is survived by son, David (Karla) Welling of Akron; daughters, Deborah (Clifford) Olson of Cuyahoga Falls and Kathy Welling of North Canton; five grandchildren, Dave, Taylor, Jesse, Jacob, and Josephine; and sisters, Janet Matteucci and Hazel Muscovitch both of Rices Landing, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Hepler), daughter, Brenda Baumgarner; and brothers, Richard Welling, Frank Welling, and Jessie Welling. Calling hours will be held 6-8 pm Wednesday, February 17th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent where funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 18th with Fr. Louis Mahshie officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Drive, Akron, OH 44333.