Melvin "Jake" Welling's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Covington, Ohio

Melvin "Jake" Welling

January 23, 1937 - September 26, 2026 (89 years old)

Covington, Ohio

Melvin "Jake" Welling's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Covington, Ohio

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Melvin "Jake" Welling

January 23, 1937 - September 26, 2026 (89 years old)

Covington, Ohio

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Melvin Welling Obituary

The passing of Melvin Welling in Covington, Ohio occurred on September 26, 2026. Melvin, born on January 23, 1937, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin G. Welling and Anna F. Welling (Davner); and his wife Janice L. Welling (Smith). He is survived by: his sons, Richard Welling (Wanda) of Canton and Steve Welling (Dafna) of Columbiana; his siblings, Margaret Howard (Willie) of Columbiana, Marie Cox (late Robert) of Lisbon and Richard Welling of Phoenix, Arizona; his grandchildren, Jennifer Welling, Forest Welling (Cara), Justine Welling, Grant Welling and Janel Dickey (Josh); and his great grandchild Vivian Welling. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home (215 W Lincoln Way, Lisbon, OH 44432). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jake's memory to Family Recovery Community Services' food bank, 966 ½ North Market Street, Lisbon, Ohio 44432. Friends may also view Jake's memorial tribute page, share a memory and express condolences at http://www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral



Wed

Sep 30

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home
215 W Lincoln Way, Lisbon, OH 44432

Thu

Oct 01

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home
215 W Lincoln Way, Lisbon, OH 44432

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