Marlene R. Dobransky

1955 - 2025

Marlene Rose Dobransky, 70, of New Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1955, in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Virginia Marie (Mitchell) Rasch. Marlene loved art and craft making and was a true animal lover of cats and dogs, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Dobransky; sisters, Nancy A. Rasch Moller and Juanita Gardner; and her nephew, Bobby Anderson. Marlene will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews, Carl (Mira) Moller, Marie Anderson, and Doreen Anderson; sister, Susan Anderson; great-nieces and -nephews, Kelly Bascovsky, Carl Lukens (Moller), Karlye A. Moller, and Logan T. Moller; and her cousin, Darrell Smith. Respecting the family's wishes, arrangements are private. VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Dr., Delmont, (724-468-1177), has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marlene's memory may be made to an animal charity of one's choice. To send online expressions of sympathy or obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com.