Francine Doban
Obituaries
May 13, 2026

Francine Doban

Francine Doban went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026. She passed away peace fully at Arden Courts Memory Care Center in Jefferson Hills. She was preceded in death by her parents, Madeline Vancheck Doban and Francis Frank Doban. She is survived by her brother, Dale (Tammy); and nephew, Chad; and the love of her life and devoted caregiver and fiancé of 14 years, David Pado of Donora. Francine was a 1968 graduate of Monessen High School, where her favorite activity was being a majorette for the band. She was also a 1971 graduate of California University of PA. She majored in elementary education and spent 35 years teaching children in the Ringgold School District. Francine loved her two Yorkies, Frankie and Willy, enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends, shopping with her mom and supporting the Steelers. She will be deeply missed by her best friend of 61 years, Nancy Radacsy

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