Francine Doban

Francine Doban went home to be with the Lord on May 10th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Arden Courts Memory Care Center in Jefferson Hills. She is preceded in death by her parents, Madeline Vancheck Doban and Francis (Frank) Doban.

She is survived by her brother Dale (Tammy) and nephew Chad and the love of her life and devoted caregiver and fiance' of fourteen years, David Pado of Donora.

Francine was a 1968 graduate of Monessen High School, where her favorite activity was being a majorette for the band. She was also a 1971 graduate of California University of PA. She majored in Elementary Education and spent thirty-five years teaching children in the Ringgold School District. Francine loved her two Yorkies, Frankie and Willy, enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends, shopping with her mom and supporting the Steelers. She will be deeply missed by her best friend of sixty-one years, Nancy Radacsy Kuehn, and many other wonderful friends who cared about her and showed their loyalty and support throughout her life.

A viewing will be held at the Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi PA 15022 on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 10:30am at St. Andrew's the Apostle Parish Church in Donora, followed by burial at St. Dominic's Cemetery, Donora. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com.

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