Charles Harry Welshans of Avis, 75, was surrounded by his family when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2025, where he was reunited with his wife of 50 years, Candace Henry Welshans.

Charles was the son of the late Phyllis Fulkrod Welshans and Charles Newton Welshans.

Charles was a 1967 graduate of Jersey Shore High School and proudly served in the United States Army in Vietnam from May 1968 until January 1971.  Charles retired from Textron Lycoming (formerly Avco) where he worked for his entire career lovingly supporting his family.

Charles was a member of the Avis Recreation serving in all capacities to help the local community.  He coached Pop Warner football and coached Jr. league baseball in Avis before, during, and after his son played the game.  Charles enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson with his friends on the many winding roads of Pennsylvania.  Charles made an impact on his community, friends, and family.  Charles was an honest and hardworking man, an amazing father, and a loving grandfather.

Charles is survived by his children Ivey Welshans of Philadelphia and Tyson Welshans (Tonya) of Jersey Shore; Grandchildren Riley and Grace Welshans of Jersey Shore, and honorary grandchild, Levon Gropman of Maine; brothers Steve Welshans, John Welshans, and Lee Welshans; and sisters Kay Heggenstaller and Judith Sines; and brother-in-law Wylie L. Henry of California.

He was predeceased by his sisters Diane Apker and Lori Guthrie, and brother Byron Welshans; parent in laws Wylie L. and Louise Hillyard Henry; and sister-in-law Ruth C. Monks.

Services will be held on February 15, 2025 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jersey Shore, PA located at 229 South Broad Street, Jersey Shore, PA.  Visitation will be from 10-11 A.M. and services will start at 11 A.M.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. John Lutheran Church Memo: Discretionary Fund.  Checks can be mailed to St. John Lutheran 229 South Broad Street, Jersey Shore, PA. 17740.  Electronic donations can be made at http://www.stjl.org/giving.html (Click MyVanco Online Giving and click on contribute to Outreach Ministry).