It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard W. Dobyns of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on July 28, 2023, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard W. Dobyns to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Georgiana Marie "Jo" Dobyns; his children, Dr. Mark Dobyns, Richard Dobyns II and Kathleen Dobyns Watt; his son-in-law Gerard Barbato; and his sister Dorothy Baker.

He is survived by : his girlfriend Joyce Ruffin; his partner's children, Linda Brown (Joe), Johnny Ruffin and Thresea Ruffin; his daughters, Lynn Dobyns and Susan Dobyns Barbato; his daughter-in-law Debbie Dobyns; his grandsons, Jess Hutzler (Stephanie), Nicholas Hutzler (Mary), Kevin Dobyns, Scott Dobyns and Ronald Watt, Jr. Debra Jo (Michelle); his great grandchildren, Jess IV, Grant, Vivian Hutzler, Isaac, Lydia Hutzler, Brandon, Chase, Georgiana and Jaxon Watt; and his grandchildren, Grandpuppies Boba, Revan and Sweetie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fanwood – Scotch Plains Rotary Club, P.O. Box 426, Fanwood, NJ 07023.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memorial Funeral Home