Edward Dobrick, 76, of Grampian, passed away Saturday morning January 1, 2011 at the DuBois Nursing Home.
Born April 27, 1934 in Wall, PA, he was the son of Peter and Anna (Vascar) Dobrick. Mr. Dobrick was an over-the-road truck driver, having worked for Peerless Trucking and was retired from Butler Trucking in Woodland. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Grampian, and was a former member of the Old Town Sportsman Club.
He is survived by his true love and soulmate Jan “Toots” McCutcheon and a daughter Denise Smeal and her husband David of Greensburg, PA. Also surviving is a granddaughter Ashley Dyan Caldwell, 2 great grandchildren Tony and Ericia Branthoover, and his loving pet cat companion Clymer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Michael Edward Caldwell, and 4 brothers: George, William, Melvin, and Dan Dobrick. He was the last member of his generation.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dobrick will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Tuesday January 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Emmett Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Grampian RD.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday January 3, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, and Tuesday from 10 AM until time of services.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Caring and Sharing P.O. Box 53 Luthersburg, PA 15848
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com .
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.