Obituary of Frederick David Welles

Frederick “Rick” Welles, 39, of Parsons has lost his battle with Glioblastoma, on Sunday February 16th 2020, surrounded by his family. Born June 1 st 1980, he was the son of Genevieve “Skinny” Colleran Welles and the late Rick Welles. Rick attended Saint Mary’s for elementary school and James M. Coughlin High School, class of 2002. Rick’s whole world revolved around his children, Madison 24, Jeremy, 22, and daughter in law, Cassidy, 21, Xavier, 17, Isabella, 14, and their mother Desiree Parker, Brandon, 18, Elijah, 4, and four grandchildren. Rick was a Barber by profession, he was an extremely meticulous one too. He was noted for his one-hour cuts with a side of great conversation or a “remember when we” story. Surviving in addition to his mother and children is Rick's “sis” Carey Krakosk Rambus, a ton of Aunts, Uncles and cousins as well as many friends. Rick spoke to everyone everywhere he went. He was preceded in death by his Father Frederick Welles, Grandmother Beatrice Colleran, as well as three Uncles, an Aunt and cousins. The family would like to extend a big thank you to the caring staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Dunmore for the wonderful care. Friends may call, Wednesday , February 19th, 2020, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark Street Plains, PA, 18705. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be forwarded to Yanaitis Funeral Home to help the family with Ricks final expenses.