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James A. Welsh, Jr. 1995-2026

James A. Welsh, Jr., passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Alaris Health in Cedar Grove, NJ.

James A. Welsh, Jr.
James A. Welsh, Jr.

James Welsh, Jr., 30, formally from Waynesboro, PA, was born in Hershey PA. He is the son of Brenda Ressler and the late James A. Welsh, Sr.

James loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping, as well as spending time with his family.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Kala Shird, Mariah Welsh, Victoria Welsh, Jared Welsh, Mekhi Adams, and Ayanna Adams all of Waynesboro; his maternal grandmother Nancy Ressler; his paternal grandmother, Deborah (Welsh) Sleighter; aunts, Corinna Bakner, and Tammy Ressler; one uncle, Glen Ressler III; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandfather, Glen Ressler.

Graveside services in Green Hill Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro is handling the arrangements.


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