Joseph A. Dobson, 91, of Aston, died August 13, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Lavelle, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen Barnoski Dobson and resided in Darby before moving to his late residence 57 years ago.

Joseph served in the US Coast Guard during WWII and was employed by Boeing Company as a Flight Test Supervisor for 39 years before retiring in 1990. While at Boeing, he was instrumental in developing the V-22 Osprey, earned the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, Private Pilot Certification and an authorized Aviation Inspector. Joseph was a member of the Church of St. Joseph and was a former member of the Elks. He was a former leader for Boy Scouts of America Troop #223 in Aston and a Merit Badge Leader. Joseph was a "Mr. Fix-It", loved his Cat, Morris, enjoyed going to Lake Wallenpaupack and fishing in PA, but most of all, he was devoted to his family.

Joseph was predeceased by his son, David Dobson, who died in 1968.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jane E. Carl Dobson; his children, Joann Harley (John), Kathy Sturgill (Late John), Joseph M. Dobson (Ann Marie) and Susan J. Dobson (David Horevay); his brothers, James Dobson and Richard Dobson (Patricia); also, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 AM Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Church of Saint Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014, where relatives and friends may call from 8:45-9:45 AM.

Burial: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery

Memorial gifts may be made to Providence Animal Center, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063