Brother John J. Dochkus, O.S.F.S., 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his community's home in Childs, MD. He professed his vows as an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales in 1968 after his graduation from Northeast Catholic High School. Brother John was inspired to be an Oblate brother by Brother Arthur Kerns who taught him science at the Philadelphia school. Brother John served as a teacher at Salesianum School, Wilmington, DE, Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, PA, and Northeast Catholic. He also served area churches as a liturgical musician.
Brother John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Patterson Dochkus. In addition to members of his religious community, he is survived by his sister, Carol; and nephew, Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Our Lady of Light Chapel, 1120 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Oblate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Oblate Development Fund, P.O. Box 87, Childs, MD 21916-0087. Comments are closed.
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