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1959
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2024
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Kathy Dobberstein Obituary
She was a long-time member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York. Kathy was a clerk at the truck stop. She loved cats and enjoyed doing crafts, gardening and growing flowers.
Kathy is survived by her brother, Rick Dobberstein of York; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and two sisters.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Metz Chapel in York. Private family inurnment to be held at a later date in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, west of Thayer. Kathy has been cremated so there will be no viewing however her family will greet guests Wednesday evening from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Condolences may be left for the family at metzmortuary.com. Metz Mortuary in York is handling the arrangements.
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Vicky Wiemer
May 8, 2024
Though I hadn't had any contact with Kathy for decades, I remember that, in our younger years, she was full of energy and up for just about anything. Kathy was not afraid to be herself in any situation. God Bless her and her family.
Terry Grobe/Dennid Ratzlaff
May 5, 2024
Kathy was a loving soul. We mourn her passing and send hugs to our family
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