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Donald Karch Obituary
He was born in Southfield, MA on July 26, 1936, the son of Frank and Alice Karch, he was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.
Donald was the owner of Scratch Ticket Towing.
He enjoyed working on cars and his truck.
Donald leaves his wife the former Henrietta Porter, whom he married February 3, 1961. Survivors include his children Donna Harpin, Debbie Karch, Thomas Wise, Calvin Wise, thirty-one grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, sister Alice Monterosso, brother Russell Karch and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Albert Karch.
FUNERAL NOTICE- Calling hours for Donald A. Karch will be held at WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, April 9 from 2-4PM. Following visitation, a gathering will be held at Donna's home at 208 Second St., Pittsfield. Donations in his memory may be made to the funeral home, to help offset funeral expenses in care of Wellington Funeral Home, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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eddie O'Toole
April 15, 2018
Don started hauling cars for me in 1989. RIP my friend.
jessica booth
April 7, 2018
sorry for your loss donna n penny thoughts n hugs to the family
Thomas Grizey
April 7, 2018
Donald will be missed prays to all the family
jeffrey DePatie
April 6, 2018
me dad Jim Depatie and I Jeff Depatie knew Donnie since 2000. we moved from Florida and he was such a great guy helping our family. I will miss him. last time I saw him I gave him a turkey and all the fixins for Thanksgiving in 2016.
April 6, 2018
My husband and I where so sorry to hear of your loss at Revealtion 21:3,4 gives us encouragement and Hope.
James Foley
April 6, 2018
R.I.P Donny and our thoughts and prayers to all the family.
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Dwyer-Wellington Family Funeral Home - Pittsfield220 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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