Rita Dianne Burch "Peach", 72, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Arlington, VA passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 12, 2015, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on July 27, 1943 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Frances O. Daly and Harvey Daly.

Peach was the loving wife of Elliott Burch, Jr. whom she married on March 4, 1974, in Leonardtown, MD.

Peach is survived by her children: Elliott Burch, III of Mechanicsville, MD, Becki Burch Adkins of Mechanicsville, MD, Kelli Mattingly (Todd) of Mechanicsville, MD, Chris Hill (Heather) of Leonardtown, MD, Terri Buckler (Willie) of Mechanicsville, MD, Betty Jo Barthelme (Bryan) of Mechanicsville, MD, Sheri Norris(BJ) of California, MD, Debbie Smith (Skip) of Sherborn, MA, 15 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings; Joan Maio of Sterling, VA, and Mike Daly of Arlington, VA. She was preceded in death by her brother Jack Daly.

Peach graduated from Bishop O'Connell High School in 1961 and was a homemaker. She moved to St. Mary's County, MD as a young adult from Arlington, VA. Peach enjoyed spending time with her family, catering to her grandchildren, and finding the best bargains at local yard sales.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD.

Pallbearers will be: Michael Daly, Jack Daly, Jr., Patrick Daly, Steven Daly, Jimmy Daly, John Daly, and Jason Long. Contributions may be made to Friends of Cedar Lane Apartments, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and or Mother Catherine Spalding Academy, 38833 Chaptico Road, Helen, MD 20635. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.