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Edward Joel Dobkin of Pittsburgh, PA, died April 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Holly Roth Dobkin, daughters Maggie D. Cham (Michael), Anna D. Baird (Peter), grandchildren Bertram Mitchell Cham, Harrison Edward Cham, Eliza Jane Cham, Charlotte Audrey Baird, sister-in-law Adair J. Roth, brother-in-law Dr. Gilbert R. Roth, sister Sandy D. Tarr and loving nephews and nieces. He served in the U.S. Army, was a Vietnam Veteran and retired with rank of Captain.

Ed was a warm, open-hearted man; a very funny and positive presence. He added life to any room he entered, and was both witty and wise, sharply intelligent and a generous spirit. Ed worked hard, held close to his personal ethics, spoke honestly, frankly and made his family a priority in his life. He lived each day to the fullest, was known for his infectious laugh and he was amazing on the dance floor.

Ed was a natural leader in both his personal and business lives. He took a small family company and transformed it into a business that deals worldwide. He always acknowledged and valued his employees for whom he was so grateful. Some of whom had been with him for more than 40 years! He welcomed and treated all with deep respect.

Ed's leadership, laughter, social grace, and wit will be greatly missed.

Service Monday, May 6 at 12:30pm at Rodef Shalom Congregation at 4905 Fifth Avenue. Visitation starting at 11am. Shiva is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank pittsburghfoodbank.org, Wounded Warriors www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or the Biden Victory Fund @ joebiden.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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Edward Joel Dobkin of Pittsburgh, PA, died April 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Holly Roth Dobkin, daughters Maggie D. Cham (Michael), Anna D. Baird (Peter), grandchildren Bertram M. Cham, Harrison Edward Cham, Eliza J. Cham, Charlotte A. Baird, sister-in-law Adair J. Roth, brother-in-law Dr. Gilbert R. Roth, sister Sandy D. Tarr, loving nephews and nieces. He was a U.S. Army officer, Vietnam War Veteran. Mr. Dobkin was C.E.O. of Therm-O-Rock, East in New Eagle and Donora, Pa. a manufacturing company serving the agricultural, construction and industrial sectors.

He was a warm, open-hearted man who added life to any room he entered, and was both witty and wise, sharply intelligent and a generous spirit. Ed worked hard, held close to his personal ethics and made his family a priority in his life. He lived each day to the fullest, was known for his infectious laugh and he was amazing on the dance floor. Ed's leadership, laughter, social grace, and wit will be greatly missed.

Service Monday, May 6 at 12:30pm at Rodef Shalom Congregation at 4905 Fifth Avenue. Visitation starting at 11am. Shiva is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank pittsburghfoodbank.org, Wounded Warriors www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or the Biden Victory Fund @ joebiden.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com