Thelma B. Welk, 75, of Columbia, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Richard W. Welk, who passed away in 1987. Born in Union, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edward O. and Thelma Bell Brader.

Thelma had worked as a secretary and clerk at the RCA Corp. / Burle Industries for 38 years until retiring in 1993.

She enjoyed bowling and was a member of the American Legion Post 34.

She is survived by her two sons: Richard W. Welk, Jr. of Columbia and Victor R. Welk of Manchester,PA; her 4 grandchildren, and a half-brother, Robert Brader of Lancaster.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Please make contributions in her memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602. www.humaneleague.com. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville  872-5041. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com