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Betty Dobish Obituary
PLAINS TWP. — Betty Fosko Dobish, 96, of Plains Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, peacefully in the presence of family members in her home.
Betty was born May 8, 1923, in Plains Township, the daughter of the late John and Anna Warek Fosko. She was a graduate of Plains High School, Class of 1941, and attended a local business school afterward.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Dobish, in 2014, after 68 years of marriage. She was devoted to her husband, children, and her many brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Adella, Marie, Ann Margie, Margaret Butcofski, and Helen Fosko; and brothers, John, Joseph, Carl, and Albert Fosko.
She is survived and will be forever missed by her children, Karen Thompson and husband Robert; Mark Dobish MD and wife Barbara; Michael Dobish MD and wife Jane Ann; as well as her grandchildren, Matthew Dobish, Elizabeth Dobish Curtin-Whelan, Mark Dobish MD, Lauren Dobish, and Robert Thompson. Betty is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Betty was the pillar of her family, caring for her younger siblings after her parents passed away at an early age. She left Plains after business school to work as a civilian for the United States Army Signal Corps in Philadelphia during World War II.
Betty was known as an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed gardening and traveling with her family, especially on cruises. Until the recent casino shutdown, she could be frequently seen at her favorite slot machine!
A private service will be held by the family at St. Elizabeth Church in Bear Creek, where she has been a long time member, having lived in Bear Creek for over 50 years. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek Township.
Funeral arrangements are by the Yeosock Funeral Home, Plains Township.
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Gloria Hale
April 1, 2020
I was looking at Times Leader to see how the area is doing now and I saw this. I think my sister Cynthia nad other sister Libby Hale were friends of Mark when we lived there til 1966 and moved to MD> Dolly Roberts is our aunt. MY mother was Florence Hale. Pretty sure I recall your name but I was the youngest. So sorry for your loss. Many good times in Bear Creek- wish we could all go back in time.
Sandi Kitsmiller
March 29, 2020
Dear Michael, Jane Ann and family,
It is never easy to lose a parent/grandparent no matter how many years you were fortunate enough to have had with them. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and send to you my deepest and most sincere sympathy. I certainly will keep all of you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandi Mondulick Kitsmiller
Barbara Burridge
March 28, 2020
My deepest sympathies to The Dobish families. I was saddened to read of Betty's passing. I spent time with your Mom & Dad helping them with chores around the house. Betty was always so kind to me. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
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