Roger R. Ulsh, Sr.

Roger R. Ulsh, Sr., 80, of Tower City (Orwin), passed away early Saturday morning, June 1, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Roger was born, raised, and resided in Orwin his entire life. He was a 1961 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.

After over 40 years of service as a steel worker, Roger retired at the former Bethlehem Steel.

He was a member of the St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin.

Roger always looked forward to his trips to the casino where many memories were made. He enjoyed collecting all kinds of memorabilia, including various NASCAR items. He had a talent for handywork and could always be found tinkering around the house. Above all else, family was everything to him. From the famous family card parties to doing all kinds of projects with his grandchildren, Roger was at his happiest surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Millie Paul Ulsh; two sisters, Barbara Taylor, and Sandy Jones.

Surviving are his wife, Joanne E. Welsh Ulsh, to whom he would he celebrated 60 years of marriage with on June 18; three children, Lisa Klinger and her husband Terry, Florida, Roger Ulsh Jr., and his wife Jill, and Jeremy Ulsh and his wife April, both of Tower City; one sister, Carol Schaeffer and her husband Jack, Orwin; two brothers, Kerry Ulsh and his wife, Carol, Orwin, and Jeff Ulsh and his wife Kathy, Delaware; nine grandchildren; one great grandson with another on the way; numerous nieces and nephews; his beloved Doberman dogs.

Family and friends are invited to graveside services on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM from the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Lingelstown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, who took excellent care of Roger the past few weeks.

The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve the Ulsh family. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

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