Roland D. "Duke" Welsch, age 55, of Canton, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008 in Hanover House Nursing Home. Born August 11, 1953 in Canton to the late Henry E. and Elizabeth (Benson) Welsch. Duke was a Marine Corps veteran and had worked as a service rig hand for Canton Oil Well. He is survived by his close companion Georgia Myers and her two sons Todd and Brian; daughter Michele Elizabeth Welsch; sons Roland Welsch and Jason Welsch; sisters Sue Reed and Barbara Rush; brother Danny Welsch; two grandchildren; best friends Homer and Margie Shaffer and goddaughter Jamie "Doc" Lambert. Preceded in death by sister Kathleen "Tubby" Welsch and brother Chester Henry "Lucky" Welsch. A memorial service will be held at a later date. (Arnold 330-456-7291)