Catherine Dobel, 100, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 4, 2023. Born April 17, 1923, in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Paraska (Panchak) Chimarys. Catherine lived her entire life in the Northampton area. She was married to John Dobel in 1946 until his passing in 1994. She worked for many years at the former Cross Country Clothes in Northampton. Catherine was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and was in the Apostleship of Prayer, the Rosary Guild, and Ladies Sodality. Catherine was also an active member of the Friendly Fifties. She enjoyed painting, reading, playing cards, bowling, making pierogies at home and in her church, dancing a polka, and most especially spending time with family. Catherine had seemingly endless energy and joy for life through all of her 100 years with us. Catherine will be remembered for her faith in the Lord, her strength and virtue, and all of the love and laughter she shared with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: son, Vaughn Dobel and wife, Paula; daughters Marcia Canavan and husband, Patrick, and Suzanne Dobel; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her brothers, Anthony, John, and Michael Chimarys, and sisters, Anna Cimino and Mary Herman.

Services: Divine Liturgy will be held on Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. in the church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the church in Catherine's memory. Online condolences may be offered below.