Rita E. Welch Obituary
The memory of Rita E. Welch of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on July 28, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita E. Welch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Theodore B. Hiser, Sr.; her husband Ralph Welch; her siblings, Maryellen "Bodie" Goodnow, Peg Gregory, Anne Carroll, Billie Murphy, Catherine Higgins, Bernie Murphy and Michael Murphy; her stepsons, Rocky Welch Sr. and Dennis Burke; and her stepgrandson Rocky Welch Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Theodore Bruce Hiser (Lark) of Charleston, SC, David Hiser (Heidi) of Westland, MI, Mark Welch (Patricia) of Pittsfield, Darline Daniels and Mary Welch of Pittsfield; her grandchildren, Jason Daniels, Bret, Kort Hiser, Emily, Natalie, Olivia Hiser, Kristina Marley, Alicia Welch and Jenna Wood; her siblings, Tommy, Jimmy, Patrick, Mark Murphy and Patsy Jarvis; her stepdaughter Cheryl Bolton of Florida; and her stepgrandchildren, Angie Raccioppi, Talia Bolton, Jesse Bolton and Bonnie Berry. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Dwyer Family Funeral Home (776 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 9:00 AM at the St. Joseph Church (414 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201).