Obituary of Joseph S. Dogal

Joseph S. Dogal, 84, of Kingston passed away on Wednesday at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Walter and Maryann Hazur Dogiel. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Joe worked for Bridon American Wire & Rope Company of Exeter and prior to his retirement he was employed by Bonner Chevrolet of Kingston. He was a member and Usher of Holy Family Parish of Luzerne, 4th Degree member of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Luzerne; Wyoming Valley Catholic Laymen's Retreat League; American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke; Veterans of Foreign Wars Anthracite Post 283, Kingston. He was preceded in death by son Matthew Joseph Dogal and brother, Edward Dougil. Surviving is his wife of 61 years the former Christine Fey; children, Sandy Witko and husband Gene of West Wyoming, Jane Ciehoski and husband Frank of Luzerne, Judy Campbell and husband Kyle of Bethlehem, Michael Dogal and wife Mary Helen of Kingston, Ruth Pascucci and husband Frank of Wyoming, Thomas Dogal and wife Stacy of Idaho, Trina Dogal of Arizona. Fifteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, sister, Mary Najaka of Kingston and special friend Cy Miller. Funeral will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM from the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, with Rev. Michael Zipay officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery Carverton, PA. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made to Holy Family Building Fund. Condolences can be sent to sympathy@betzjastremski.com