DONALD S. DOBRANSKY
DONALD S. DOBRANSKY
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DONALD DOBRANSKY Obituary
Age 46, Donald S. Dobransky tragically died on February 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Kerry (Hoburg) Dobransky; loving father to Claire, Jacob and Celia, son of Cecelia and the late Donald Dobransky; brother to Susan (Dobransky) Sofayov; nephew of Joseph and Becky Krupa; son-in-law to Patricia and the late Jeff Hoburg; brother-in-law to Pini Sofayov, Thom Hoburg, and Glenn Hoburg; uncle to Emily, Eli, and Benny Sofayov, and Madeline and Isabelle Hoburg. Don was born in Elwood City, PA and attended Penn State University (1989). Working in sales, the last several years with FedEx, Don was an accomplished and valued employee, and respected co-worker. His family and friends knew him to be a steady force in their lives, faithfully helping and serving any in need; a voice of wisdom and kindness. Don was a constant presence at his kids games and concerts (coaching or applauding). He will be greatly missed by relatives, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Funeral arrangements provided by JEFFERSON MEMORIAL, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 412-655-4501. Viewings will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 10-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Interment immediately to follow. Memorial Service 4 p.m. South Hills Assembly of God, with reception to follow. Either flowers may be sent to Jefferson Memorial or donations accepted. Donations may be made to the Dobransky Children Education Fund online at www.hillcrestca.org/donatenow (follow link to Dobransky fund) or, checks may be made out to Hillcrest Christian Academy (memo: Dobransky Children Education Fund). Online condolences at:
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Gretchen McGinn
February 17, 2014
Kerry, my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.
Mark Brubaker
February 17, 2014
Kerry - May God comfort you in your time of great loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed YUSKA
February 14, 2014
To the Dobransky family, we had the chance to meet Don through work that he performed at FedEx, and it was a pleasure to work with Don. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him from Thermofisher.
Joe & Joy Giel
February 14, 2014
Dear Kerry,
I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and your loved ones will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Brian Shoup
February 12, 2014
It was always a pleasure when I was able to have lunch with him at the Marriott. Many years have past, but by just being the great person he was, he had an impact on me. I will always remember him. God Bless to his family.
Leigh-Ann Bates
February 12, 2014
Kerry, Claire, Jacob, Celia and your entire family: my heart breaks for you all...I will keep you in my prayers and may you find strength in God and in your family. Leigh-Ann Coleman Bates
Brian Hamilton
February 11, 2014
My prayers are with the Dobransky family. I owe a great deal of my success to Don and he will be deeply missed.
February 11, 2014
Kerry,Claire,Jake and Celia, Sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy and great father. with deepest sympathy. Your Brushglen Friends, Paul,Cindy and Kayleigh Kriner
Cindy & Gary Marshall Family
February 11, 2014
Kerry, Claire, Jacob, Celia & family:
Our deepest sympathy is with all of you. No words can express our sorrow. Please know you & Don are in our thoughts & prayers.
What an amazing, respected, dedicated person everyone relished in Don. I remembered Don being interviewed, hired & working at FedEx. I very much enjoyed our joint rides together. During our joint rides, I reveled in his personal & professional attributes. I knew then FedEx & I were lucky to be a part of Don's team! We always loved sharing our family stories … and oh, how he loved you all!
The world was a better place because of Don. Now you have a shining light & special angel looking over you forever. God Bless You & Yours Always,
Cindy & Gary Marshall Family
Ellen Brown
February 11, 2014
Kerry, My thoughts and prayers are with ALL of you. God's peace be with you.
Ellen Tritsch Brown
February 11, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Donald Dobransky. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Carlo Cubito & Marinelli family
February 11, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family in this time of tragic loss. He will be greatly missed by our Son and many, many others.
Paul & Kay Moyer
February 10, 2014
Kerry, Claire, Jacob, Celia and the Dobransky family.From old friends and neighbors. Sending you our prayers for love, strength and courage.
the Katich family ( Mark, Denese , Tyler, Trevor and Tanner )
the Katich family
Susan & Terry Thornton
February 10, 2014
Kerry, Claire, Jake, Celia and family, we are so saddened by Don's death. Don was a wonderful man who shared his humor, integrity and friendship with us. We feel blessed to have known Don and will greatly miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are for you and your family. God be with you.
donna moczydlowski
February 10, 2014
so sorry for your loss. prayers for your family.
Scott Hoburg
February 10, 2014
Kerry, sending our love.
Kathy Foreman
February 10, 2014
Kerry, Claire, Jacob, & Celia - I am so very sorry. I cannot find words to express the sadness and ache in my heart for your loss. Stephen played baseball with Jacob for Hillcrest Christian. My heart aches for each of you. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers. I have wonderful memories of talking with Don in the Hillcrest gymnasium, and on the baseball fields. Those memories are of a truly warm, caring, and fun-loving man, who deeply loved his family and His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is missed so much.
Nancy Christian
February 10, 2014
I had the privilege of working with Don at the Greentree Marriott...one of the kindest, gentlest men I've known. I am shocked and deeply saddened by his passing, so tragically and too soon. My condolences to the entire Dobransky family and his friends. He is at peace.
Yvonne Floyd
February 10, 2014
My sincere sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful person. Don was an incredible man with great integrity and devotion. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Prayers to you and your family. May his memory live in your hearts forever.
Nancy Christian
February 10, 2014
I was so deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of Don, taken from us so soon...'only the good die young'..and Don was certainly a good man. I am privileged to have worked with him at the Greentree Marriott and have fond memories of him. My deepest condolences to Kerrie, his children and all of his family and friends.
February 10, 2014
Kerry, Claire, Jake and Celia- Love you guys so much. My heart is broken and aches for each of you. Hold on tight to each other and even tighter to Jesus. He will be the rock that gets you through in the days and years ahead. Know that God works ALL things together for good to those who LOVE Him and are called according to His purpose. Kevin, the kids, and I are praying for you continually. Love you- Melanie Maxwell
February 10, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Don's famly and friends. The IHC alums are remembering him with such fondness. -Eileen Santoli
Mandy Petro
February 10, 2014
I was also one of the lucky ones to have had the chance to work with Dobo many years ago at the Greentree Marriott. My heartfelt condolences to the Dobransky family. He really was one of the good guys.
February 10, 2014
Rest in peace, Don. You were smart and funny and a genuinely nice person...an all-around great guy. You will be missed. To the Dobransky family, may God give you strength and comfort.
Anthony Mazurek
February 10, 2014
My Sincere Condolences to the Dobransky Family. Don was a man of solid presence and integrity. When he spoke of his family it was with the utmost respect and love. Those of us at FedEx lucky enough to know Don will miss him dearly. God Bless you and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Swanson
February 10, 2014
Don's Family-I am saddened to learn about Don's death. He was a great man and good father which is what I strive to achieve each day. My prayers are with you during these most difficult times. FedEx Healthcare Team
David Schauble
February 10, 2014
Please accept the FedEx SupplyChain team's heartfelt condolences at the passing of Don. He will be missed greatly.
Heather (Barrett) Haley
February 10, 2014
Kerry, Claire, Jacob and Celia and the Dobransky family: my very deepest sympathy for your loss. May God bless you and give you strength in this difficult time.
David & Lisa Zaken
February 10, 2014
To Kerry and Family, God had better plans for Don due to his Devotion, Dedication and Friendships to everyone he came across. Deepest Sympathies!!!
Tony Floyd
February 9, 2014
Donnie was an outstanding father and friend. He was truly a great man. The world will miss him. He had a profound influence on my life and I will never forget him. My prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen each of you. D-Dawg, you will always be my friend and never be forgotten. Words can't express my heartfelt sympathy.
Rich Kenzie
February 9, 2014
Dobransky family: I was deeply saddened to learn of Don's tragic death. I valued his friendship and he was a trusted colleague at FedEx. He always spoke with pride about his family and his faith. He will be sorely missed. Prayers to your family.
Dave Hutchison
February 9, 2014
Heavenly Father, thank you for bringing Don into my life. Thank you for the thousands of laughs and smiles. I'm so saddened of the loss of my dear Friend. I Loved him so very much.
Greg & Trish Cerminara
February 9, 2014
Kerry, Ceclia and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
College Friends
Greg Cerminara
February 9, 2014
Donnie (D-Dawg), You will be missed so much! Your friendship gained through college is invaluable to me. Our close group of friends shared a lot of memories during those days as we together grew into young adults. To this day I tell people that my best friends were created at Penn State Beaver. Yeah, we chuckle about small Penn State Beaver. However, our bonds were that much tighter through that small brotherhood we established and carried, not only to University Park, but long after college. You, my friend, were and always be at the center of that friendship. I attached some photos so all can see and enjoy how these friendships were created.
Melanie Sturgeon-Koscelnak
February 9, 2014
Dobo, you will be forever remembered and missed. I look back on my Greentree Marriott days with such fond memories and you were a huge part of that. We were like family and I know that I speak for all of us when I say....We will miss you Dobo. God Bless You my friend.
Melanie Sturgeon-Koscelnak
February 9, 2014
Dobo, you will be forever remembered and missed. I look back on my Greentree Marriott days with such fond memories and you were a huge part of that. We were like family and I know that I speak for all of us when I say....We will miss you Dobo. God Bless You my friend.
Bernie McGraw
February 9, 2014
Heidi and I are so saddened to hear of Don's passing. Please know that we will be praying for you Kerry and your kids. Great memories of our times at Hillcrest!
February 9, 2014
Thinking of you and your family. Hold them tight and find peace.
Gina Bartolotta-Hine
Kristin Stanzak
February 9, 2014
I worked with Don at FedEx a few years back and was so shocked to hear of his passing. Rest in peace, friend. God bless the Dobranksy family.
John Robinson
February 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to your family Don. What a great guy you were. Whenever we had a question or problem you fixed it. Don you stayed connected and was accessible, thanks, job well done.
Andy and Joan Marcinko
February 9, 2014
Remember that Jesus can fit everything into a pattern for good, including the things that you wish were different. Your main responsibility is to remain attentive to Him and let Him guide you in the days and months ahead.
February 9, 2014
I worked with Don at the Greentree Marriott and was shocked to hear of his passing. I send my deepest sympathy to your family. He was a great guy and he will be missed.
Patty Kramer
Don & Donna Andrezjwski
February 9, 2014
To Kerry, Claire, Jacob, Celia and the entire Dobransky family, we are in shock and so saddened by the news of Don's passing. He was such a wonderful person who touched so many people. Keep all of the great memories close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are we with all of you.
February 9, 2014
Our deepest of sympathy to all of the family. The Jerry Spielvogel family from Ellwood.
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