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TERENCE "PIGGY" DOBSON

1955 - 2020

TERENCE "PIGGY" DOBSON obituary, 1955-2020, Philipsburg, PA

BORN

1955

DIED

2020

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719 E. Spruce St.

Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

TERENCE DOBSON Obituary

PHILIPSBURG - Terence "Piggy" Dobson, 65, of Philipsburg, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Terence was born on March 23, 1955, in Philipsburg, a son of Betty J. (Johnston) Dobson, who survives of Philipsburg; and the late Edward "Ned" Dobson.

He was a 1973 graduate of Philipsburg -Osceola Area High School. He spent most of his working career as a self-employed mason.

He was a member of the Reliance Fire Co. and the American Legion, Post 437, both of Philipsburg; and he was a member of the Carpathian Club, Hawk Run.

Some of his favorite pastimes included camping, spending time with his friends and his membership in the OT2 (-1) Canoeing Club.

He is survived by his fiancée, Jennifer Friberg of Philipsburg; a sister, Vicki Butler, of Wellsboro; an aunt, "Teddy" Conklin, of Philipsburg; two nieces, Jane and Leigh; and a number of extended family members.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Donald Smith, officiating.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Philipsburg Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2020.

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Larry Killen

July 11, 2023

I was telling my grandson about my best friend, Piggy, who lived down the street from me.
Terry was a lot of fun.
We got in a lot of fun trouble together.
I'm now 70 so I'm pretty sure I will be seeing you soon enough.

Richard Lamb

October 29, 2020

Thanks for the good times and great memories. Rest peacefully fellow classmate and dear friend. Rick "Lammy" Lamb

SCOTT V BORDAS

October 27, 2020

PIGGY , EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER HUNG OUT @ P.O. WE WE'RE STILL FRIENDS , YOU WE'RE THE QUIET ONE , I REMEMBER , EVEN THOUGH I HAVN'T SEEN YOU IN 47 YEARS , I KNEW WE'RE STILL A GREAT GUY
YOU TOOK CARE OF TOO MANY , AND GAVE OF YOURSELF , I KNOW YOU WILL BE MISSED MY BROTHER FROM THE CLASS OF '73 , YOU ARE IN GOD'S ARMS NOW PAIN FREE BUDDY RIP

SCOTT "HAWK" BORDAS
PO
CLASS OF 1973

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