Dolores M. "Lola" Dobos

Dolores M. “Lola” Dobos, age 76, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on December 27, 1949, and was the daughter of the late John and Guadalupe “Lupe” Quezada Martinez.

She was a member of the former St. Peter’s Church in McKeesport, PA, and a current member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church. She attended Dravosburg Elementary School and then graduated from McKeesport Area High School in 1967. In her early twenties, Lola taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and was employed at G.C. Murphy until her marriage to her husband the late Emory R. “Star” Dobos, who died on March 20, 2022. She then was a stay-at-home mother until her sister and brother-in-law Linda and Peter Gentile purchased JMJ Catholic Bookstore in 1994. Lola was employed there as the manager for twenty-seven years and truly enjoyed her work. She touched the lives and hearts of so many people throughout those years. Her faith was extremely important to her and she immensely enjoyed reading religious books, watching classic movies, Eternal World Television Network, and court TV shows. Lola was a beloved wife, dedicated and loving mother, and wonderful friend to many.

She is survived by her children, Cristina Dobos of White Oak, PA; and John (Holly) Dobos of Bridgeville, PA; niece, Jessica (Kevin) Marsh of Monroeville, PA; and brothers-in-law, Peter Gentili of North Huntingdon, PA; George Schlicht of McKeesport, PA; Gene Dobos of Monroeville, PA; and Wayne (Ginny) Dobos of North Versailles, PA.

Along with her parents and husband, Lola was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Martinez, who was her identical twin, and died September 11, 2005 as well as Linda Gentile, who died June 5, 2023.

Family and friends are invited to gather and honor Lola’s memory on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6178). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church, 2701 Kelly Street, White Oak, PA 15131. A burial will follow.

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