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POSTED: 11:10 a.m. EST, Nov 12, 2009
HOOKSTOWN, PA.: Authorities say a 74-year-old hunter from Ohio has been found dead in a tree stand in western Pennsylvania.
Hanover Fire Chief Donald Plance says it appears that Gerald Welder, of Hudson, died of natural causes. The Beaver County coroner is investigating, but says it appears Welder died of heart-related problems.
Police say Welder's relatives went looking for him and found him about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in a wooded area of Hanover Township. That's near the Ohio line, about 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
HOOKSTOWN, PA.: Authorities say a 74-year-old hunter from Ohio has been found dead in a tree stand in western Pennsylvania.
Hanover Fire Chief Donald Plance says it appears that Gerald Welder, of Hudson, died of natural causes. The Beaver County coroner is investigating, but says it appears Welder died of heart-related problems.
Police say Welder's relatives went looking for him and found him about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in a wooded area of Hanover Township. That's near the Ohio line, about 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
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Barberton, Oh
Posted 11:39 AM, 11/12/2009
That is why you always go with a buddy!
hudson, oh
Posted 11:49 AM, 11/12/2009
When wildlife is provided weapons and taught how to use them and shoot back, then hunting will be a sport. Until then, it's testosterone-lacking individuals making up for some other shortfall in their lives.
akron, oh
Posted 11:55 AM, 11/12/2009
He was 76 and died doing something he enjoyed. What a cool way to go, I only wish that I will be so lucky.
Posted 11:58 AM, 11/12/2009
hmm wonder if he had a PA license, guess the Ohio deer were not good enough for him...
Posted 12:03 PM, 11/12/2009
at age 76 if I can even get up in a tree stand it will be a good day, to die in one, even better.
Akron, Oh
Posted 12:14 PM, 11/12/2009
@patriot76 - Isn't there a tree that needs hugging somewhere?
Munroe Falls, Oh
Posted 12:33 PM, 11/12/2009
Boost, I hope it's Poison Oak. UCS Great comment, I hope he got a great look at what the Lord gave us all before he left us. My condolences to the Family.
Posted 12:34 PM, 11/12/2009
Totally agree Patriot76.
akron, oh
Posted 12:50 PM, 11/12/2009
P76, I hope You are never inured in a crash by striking a deer while driving down "76".
Newton Falls, Oh
Posted 01:27 PM, 11/12/2009
Patriot,
Aren't you supposed to be sipping a Tofu-latte' at the Innerbelt or something? Seriously. Get a life.
Hudson, OH
Posted 01:45 PM, 11/12/2009
At least patriot is not calling cops liars or something to that effect - like he always does - agree - he needs to be h*mping a tree somewhere
akron, oh
Posted 08:23 PM, 11/12/2009
You're right Huntr: Went to Canfield from Akron yesterday and on the round trip saw six (6) dead deer. It does sound like this Welder guy died doing something he really liked. Good for him.
Sin City, Oh
Posted 09:11 PM, 11/12/2009
Maybe the deer shot back.
Posted 12:18 AM, 11/13/2009
Is this really news?
Canal Fulton, Oh
Posted 08:49 AM, 11/13/2009
@Charles,Ohio deer hunting dont start yet,thats prob why he was in Pa.
Canal Fulton, Oh
Posted 08:50 AM, 11/13/2009
@Patriot,,cant hunt in Hudson huh?
CuyahogaFalls, oh
Posted 09:12 AM, 11/13/2009
@peebs02; News flash. Ohio deer season has started, several weeks ago. Bow season!!!
Rittman, Oh
Posted 09:42 AM, 11/13/2009
" Until then, it's testosterone-lacking individuals..."
Yes, there are a lot of women in the field these days!
Akron, Oh
Posted 10:17 AM, 11/13/2009
I hope I so fortunate to pass-away doing something I love to do. If I can die while making love to a cute redhead with dimples in all the right places, then I would have died a happy man.
Akron, Oh
Posted 01:03 PM, 11/13/2009
UCS
I hear you. Right after finishing, but right before hearing pillow talk like "what are you thinking about?" or "what was your name again?"
Canton, OH
Posted 01:05 PM, 11/13/2009
Ron Mexico - i am a redhead - but - no dimples LOL
Thoughts and prayers to the guy's family
Akron, Oh
Posted 02:57 PM, 11/13/2009
Deidre
I know of a few tree stands.
Before I hear about how insensitive I am. This guy passed away in an ideal way. He would probably want us to drink a shot to his passing, say a few nice things, and then live our lives like he did......like every day counts.
akron, oh
Posted 03:56 PM, 11/13/2009
@Love a redhead
I agree totally!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barberton, Oh
Posted 04:45 PM, 11/13/2009
Too bad he wasn't making whoopie while he was in the tree stand. That would have made it perfect!!
Posted 07:51 AM, 11/14/2009
@peebs02 ~ "Ohio deer hunting dont start yet, thats prob why he was in Pa."
And that sentence tells the whole story as to why your letter to the editor was not printed too!
