Joseph Dobrinski – Van Voorhis
Joseph Dobrinski, 78, a lifelong resident of Van Voorhis, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the Haven Crest Nursing Center, Monongahela, He was born Dec. 6, 1945, in Van Voorhis, son of the late Frank T. and Anna Susick Dobrinski. Joseph was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Monongahela. He was employed at U.S. Steel Clairton Works for 37 years. After his retirement, he taught welding at CCAC and Mon Valley CTC. He owned and operated the Van Voorhis Tavern with his wife for several years. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Independent Mountain Men in Emlenton, Pa. Joseph was an excellent gun builder with one of his specialties being muzzle loaders. He was an awesome guitar player and singer and a motorcycle enthusiast. His passion in life was his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Donna Doty Dobrinski, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage on Nov. 11, 2023; four sons, John (Mika) Protz of Uncasville, Conn., Joseph (Kimberly) Dobrinski Jr. of Seminole, Fla.; James Protz of Dunlevy and Anthony (Stephanie) Dobrinski of Malden; daughter, Jodi (Joe) Bruno of Fallowfield Township; 11 grandchildren, Nathan Protz, Nikki (Ryan) McNair, Ilena (Jeff) Bain, Jason (Eileen) Dobrinski, Michael (Andrea Segar) Dobrinski, twins, Josie and Jamie Protz, Tyler Dobrinski, Allison Dobrinski, Anthony Bruno and Giovani Bruno; five great grandchildren, Emma Tighe, Wyatt Lendermon, Clara Dobrinski, Alana McNair and Carter McNair; brother, Frank (Judy) Dobrinski of Scenery Hill; and two sisters, Patricia Corbett of Van Voorhis and Karen (Mike) Opalinski of Fallowfield Township. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024, with the Rev. Raymond DiCamillo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nazarene, 206 Tenth St., Monongahela, PA 15063. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
