Robert "Bob" Dobroski (1927 - 2014)

Robert "Bob" Richard Dobroski, 86, of Campbelltown, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, March 12th at Twin Oaks Nursing Home, Campbelltown. He was born Thursday, December 8, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert S. and Julia (Burda) Dobroski. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann (McKean) Dobroski.

Robert was truly an educator, spending 20 years teaching Latin in North Allegheny School District, Pittsburgh. Followed by 15 years in the Department of Education as a consultant of the classic languages, finally retiring as an Owner/ Operator of a Sylvan Learning Center in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill. He was a member of the PA Classical Association, the Derry Township AARP, and both St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey and The Church of the Holy Spirit in Palmyra. Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by 4 sons, Richard of Pittsburgh, Lawrence "Larry" of Harrisburg, Mark of Womelsdorf, and Donald of Bridgeville; 5 daughters, Susan Dobroski of Rochester, NY, Barbara Hauck and husband Mark of Hummelstown, Mary Jane Herr and husband Robert of Hummelstown, Nancy Hart and husband Richard of Mechanicsburg, and Patricia Repetto of Groveville, NJ; eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 siblings, Donald Dobroski of Fairport, NY and Marie Larson of Marana, AZ; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Eugene Dobroski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 17th at Noon at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 with Rev. Michael W. Rothan as Celebrant. Burial with full military honors will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Family and friends are invited for viewing on Monday March 17th from 10-11 AM at Rothermel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra 17078.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.rothermelfuneralhome.com.

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