James C. Welton

James C. Welton, 58 of Karns City, (Roseville), died Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home.

Born December 24, 1966, he was the son of Carl L. “Sonny” and Vonnie R. (Farone) Welton.

Jay drove truck for many years for Savage Industries in Kennerdell and Goettler Distributing in Butler. 

In October of 1991, Jay married the former Amy Jo Sirich, she preceded in her death in August of 2024.

Jay was a devoted member of the NRA and a former East Brady Volunteer Fireman.  He was a member of the “Roseville Ranch,” enjoyed hunting, buggy riding and spoiling Carson and Hadley.

He is survived by one daughter, Jaycee Welton of Roseville, his mother, Vonnie Welton of Roseville, one brother, Frank (Mandie) Farone of Roseville, one aunt, Linda Fencil of Chicora, and one uncle, Ronald Welton of Kittanning.

He is also survived by his father in law, Steve Sirich of East Brady, his brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Wendy Sirich of Roseville, three nephews, Jake Sirich, Zach Sirich, Austin Farone and two nieces, Meghan Sirich, Julianna Farone, and cousins Derek and Paige Heeter.

Jay was preceded in death by his father, his wife, one brother, Eric Welton and his grandmother, Elsie “Gigi” Welton.

Friends of James C. Welton will be received from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028.  

A blessing service will be held at the funeral home at 8:00 PM Monday with Rev. Alan Grote, celebrating.

The Welton family asks that memorials be made in Jay’s name to the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Graham Street, East Brady, PA 16028.

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