Weirton in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Rev. Emil Joseph Dobosz

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

1. Rev. Emil Joseph Dobosz Marker

Inscription. September 1, 1924
July 31, 2003
Ordained June 7, 1949

Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart
of Mary Church In Weirton WV.
1949 - 1960

Pastor of Sacred Heart
of Mary Church in Weirton WV.
1960 - 1973

Pastor of Immaculate Conception
Church Clarksburg, WV.
1973 - 1983

Dean of Clarksburg Deanery
1973 - 1981

Pastor of St. Anthony Church
Follansbee, WV.
1983 - 1994

Retired June 22, 1994

Father Emil Dobosz served the Diocese
as a loyal, and faithful priest.
He was mentor to many young priests,
to his parishioners, and the
community he served.

Your loving family,
thank you for your deep love
and devotion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1949.

Location. 40° 24.988′ N, 80° 33.647′ W. Marker is in Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Greenbrier Road and South 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenbrier Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Greenbrier Rd, Weirton WV 26062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Northern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in Appalachia.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reverand Father Arthur McSwiggan (here, next to this marker); Reverand Father Francis Olszewski (here, next to this marker); Monsignor Daniel Patrick Murphy (a few steps from this marker); Reverand Father Andrew Wilczek (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Stephen David Dube (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Charles John Schneider (a few steps from this marker); Saint Paul Catholic Cemetery Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel Mausoleum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weirton.

Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most grave sites do not serve as historical markers, this one shares quite a few

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025

2. Rev. Emil Joseph Dobosz Marker

details of Rev. Dobosz's bio.

— Submitted April 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.