Dominick Lobas, age 94, of North East, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1925 in O’Toole, WV to the late Joseph and Mary (Mele) Lobas.

Dominick was a proud United States Army soldier who served during WWll. He was in the first wave of many battles including: North Africa, France, D-Day at Omaha Beach in Normandy, Germany, Central Europe, and Italy. He was a survivor (1 of 7 soldiers) of the Lost Battalion in WWll. Dominick served in the 2nd Platoon, K Company, 141st Regiment, 36th Division. The 36th Infantry Division was known as the T- Patchers where their motto is “Remember the Alamo.” Dominick received many military awards, including the Bronze Star with one bronze oak leaf cluster: Meritorious Unit Commendation; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four (4) bronze service stars with arrowhead; World War II Victory Medal; Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp; Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award; Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII; Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar.

Dominick was an Auto Mechanic and a Heavy Machinery Mechanic. He enjoyed tinkering or modifying engines and machines. Dominick found joy at casinos where he loved to play the slot machines. He was also known to play the 3- and 4-digit lottery numbers. Dominick enjoyed watching old westerns on TV. He was a friendly, quiet, generous person who cared for and was devoted to his family. He will be missed by many.

Dominick is survived by his children: Donna Tolley and her husband, Dennis, Ronald Lobas, David Lobas, and Linda Dunbar; sister, Teresa Donithan; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-children. In addition to his parents, Dominick is preceded in death by his Ex-wife Marcella Faye Lobas-White, his brothers: Jimmy and Billey Lobas; and sisters: Rosa Longo and Angeline DeHaven.

A celebration of Dominick’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. 259 East Main Street Elkton, MD 21921 where family and friends may begin visiting at 10:00 AM. Burial will be held at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Wounded Warriors Project” and sent in care of the funeral home.