George B. Dornblaser, Jr.

George B. Dornblaser, Jr. 83, of Rochester, formerly of Marion, passed away on April 19, 2023, in Hathaway Manor, New Bedford.  He was the husband of the late Mimi (Hellier) Dornblaser and the son of the late George B. and Grace (Altmiller) Dornblaser. 

            He was born in Hazelton, PA and was a long-time resident of New York City.  He spent many summers in Marion before retiring there in 2000.  He then moved to Rochester in 2009.  He graduated from MMI Preparatory High School, Freeland, PA, Lafayette College, and the University of Virginia Law School.

            Mr. Dornblaser worked as a Trust & Estate Lawyer for Bessemer Trust Company and Trainer and Wortham & Co. handling accounts both in the U.S. and Europe before retiring.

            He was a member of the Beverly Yacht Club in Marion and a longtime subscriber to the Metropolitan Opera and an early and enthusiastic supporter of the Buzzards Bay Music Festival.

            Survivors include his daughter, Sarah Dornblaser of West Haven, CT, and many nephews and nieces.  He was the brother of the late Sue Evans.

            A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, May 4th at Evergreen Cemetery, Rte. 6 & Converse Rd., Marion.

            Donations in his memory may be made to Doctors Without Borders or the Buzzards Bay Music Festival.

            Arrangements are by Chapman Funerals & Cremations, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.

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