Christine Dobronz Obituary

Christine Swadlo Dobronz Age 75 Of Pittsburgh On Tuesday September 5, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bobby) Dobronz. Cherished mother of Jodi (Mark) Bakowski and Robin Evans Cook. Adored and much loved Mimi to Caitlin Dobronz. Jamie Brunner, Kevin Bakowski, Mia Judalang, Matthew Bakowski, Cameran "Cami" Evans and Aleksah Cook. Daughter of the late Michael (Skippy) and Margaret (Peggy) Swadlo. Sister of the late Michael and surviving spouse Sandra Swadlo. Sister-in-law to Alfred Dobronz (Tim Beasor), the late Amee Zeppieri and surviving spouse Ron (Zip). Aunt to nieces Heidi (Tom) Zeppieri, Carla (Scott) Brandt, Chrissy Zeppieri and Elaina Tkaczenko. Loved by Dee Frederick. Mother-in-law to Jason Cook. Bonus Mimi to Jason Evans, Deanna Labby, Lilah Evans, Delaney Evans and Aiden Strong. Cherished fur mom of Nora, Bandit and Gidget. Chris was a seamstress and created beautiful costumes, dresses and gowns for many dancers, brides, bridesmaids and prom goers. Although she hated doing alterations, she did thousands of them over the years. Chris loved the sound of the ocean. She spent her summers surrounded by her family and friends in Cocoa Beach. Her husband played on multiple softball teams and she kept score for every game. She'd yell "hit the damn ball" and then yell at the guys for running so many bases and making her do more work in the book. She and her husband supported all of their team's sponsors which led to her hopping behind the bar one day 40 plus years ago and bartending literally up until September 1st. She loved her nights working behind the bar and hanging out with regulars at Legends (Tipper Inn) who became her 2nd family. It was here that she found her love for karaoke. She sang every Friday night with her granddaughter Caitlin who was also her best friend. Chris supported all of her grandchildren's many sports and interests ranging from cheerleading, musicals, swim meets, hockey games, softball games, baseball games, open houses, fundraisers and graduations. She was always on the go, could never pass up a Chinese Auction or the psychic fair. Chris often talked about her summers as a child at Canadohta Lake, the Hammy dances in the Rocks and hanging with her cousins when she was younger. There were lots of pool parties, Tipper picnics and dances at St Canice that the entire softball family attended. She lived a very fulfilled life up until her husband passed and is probably extremely happy to finally be reunited with him. Although we are unsure of what time she crossed over we know it was definitely in time for Days of Our Lives. We will miss her snort when she laughs, her scrunched up face when she jokingly threatened you, Fall craft show outings, hoagie dip, "lupties" and most of all her "love you much". Family and friends are welcome on Sunday September 17th, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Szal Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Helen Street McKees Rocks. A short informal service will be held at 7:30 pm Sunday Evening. Additional viewing will be on on Monday September 18th, 2023 from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm followed a remembrance service. The Inurnment will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.