Obituary of Catherine A. Dobies

Ballston Spa, NY Catherine A. Dobies 62 Catherine died at the Inn at St. Peter's in Albany with her family by her side on October 12, 2012. She was born in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of the late William B. and Ethel A. McKittrick Osterhout. Catherine was Executive Director at Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie Board of Realtors, Saratoga Springs, NY. Catherine was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and former officer and life member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. She loved touring states and rode with her husband for over 30 years. Catherine also loved camping in the Adirondacks with her family. She was predeceased by her brothers, William and John Osterhout Survivors include her husband William F. Dobies, her daughters: Kimberly (John) Fuller of Scotia, Christine (James) Purdy of Stillwater, her sons: Shane (Nicole) Dobiesz of Scotia, Michael (Christine) Bradt of Scotia; her sister: Mary Jane (William) Smith of Schenectady, her brothers: James (Christine) Osterhout of Chicago, IL, Richard (Ethel) Osterhout of Schenectady, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services will be on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 12:00 pm at Mevec Funeral Home, 224 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. Committal service will follow at Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, October 14 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Mevec Funeral Home, 224 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Capital District Cancer Resource Foundation, 1003 Loudon Road, Latham, New York 12110. For directions or to light a candle, visit us at www.mevecfuneralhome.com.