David J. Dobies

1948 - 2025

David J. Dobies, 76, of Lower Burrell, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born in Natrona Heights on Nov. 14, 1948, to the late Thaddeus J. and Stephanie "Stella" B. Dubac Dobies. Mr. Dobies was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he received the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He worked as a civil engineer for Paul C. Rizzo and Associates, Monroeville, for 40 years. He was a member of the former St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church, Natrona, and Lower Burrell VFW Post 92. He enjoyed fly fishing, tying flies, visiting his camp in Oil City, going to the casino, traveling for work, and Caribbean cruises. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Colleen Streeter Dobies; a blended family including sons, Thaddeus "Toby" (Audra) Dobies of Lower Burrell, Joshua Dobies of Arnold, Adam Dobies of Grove City, Eric (Stephanie) Suprano of Indianapolis, IN, and Colin Suprano of Oakmont; grandchildren, Thaniel Dobies, Chandler Suprano, Daniel McCarthy, Alivia Brewer, and Kollin Brewer; and brother, Richard (Denise "Dee") Dobies of Lower Burrell. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Road, at Alder St., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, by Rev. Dean Ward, followed by military honors by the Vandergrift Veteran's Honor Guard. VFW will conduct services at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in the funeral home. The family suggests donations made in his name to the Disabled American Veterans. www.dav.org. www.RusiewiczFH.com.