Mary Kate Bobrosky
Big Stone Gap, VA – Mary Kate Bobrosky, 96, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at her home with family by her side.
She was born in Dante, VA, but lived most of her life in Big Stone Gap. She met the love of her life, her husband Steve, while working at the Busy Bee in Appalachia, Va. She was devoted to her family. She loved quilting, crocheting and both vegetable and flower gardening, and she made the best homemade bread. She was of the Catholic Faith.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Steve Bobrosky, Sr.; her son, Mark Bobrosky; her daughters, Vickie Johnson and Melody Bobrosky; her parents, Stefan and Anna (Matis) Matda; two brothers, Frank Matda and Richard Matda; two sisters, Anna Wolfinger and Helen Honto; her daughter-in-law, Velma Bobrosky and her son-in-law, John Johnson.
Mary is survived by her children, Steve Bobrosky, Jr. (Cathy) of East Stone Gap, VA, Donna Ball of Big Stone Gap, VA and Cindy Foley (Brad) of Big Stone Gap, VA; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for Caris Hospice and the excellent care they provided for their mother.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 2:00-4:00pm at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Ave. W., Big Stone Gap, VA. The memorial service will begin at 4:00 with Pastor Ricky Oakes officiating.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve Mary Bobrosky’s family.
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