Robert E. “Moose” Welch, 77, of Williamsport passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was born in Fayette County on December 17, 1937 to Herschel and Blanche (Rose) Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert is survived by his wife; Marlene (Caldwell) Welch, 5 daughters and their families; Terri Welch, Rebecca Bolen, Tammy Ihnken, Barbara Gefroh and Brenda Rowe, brother; Dick Welch, 5 grandchildren, and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Springlawn Cemetery, Williamsport with Pastor Ernie Harber officiating. Wellman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.