Robert E. Welch II, 44 of Fayette City passed unexpectedly on Wednesday January 25, 2023. Born May 22, 1978 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Richard E. and Carol (Pager) Welch. Father of Robert Welch Jr. of Fayette City; brother of Lisa Welch of Finleyville; uncle of Shayla Johnson, Jada Martin and Kaden Jackson. Bob was a mechanic and a jack of all trades. Friends will be received at the William A. Bautz Funeral Home, 139 Main St., New Eagle, PA 15067 (724-258-8190) on Sunday from 5-7 PM when a service will be held in the funeral home at 7:00 PM. Condolences can be left at the obituary page at www.williamabautzfuneralhome.com