Chester Community Mourning Loss Of Beloved Local Bartender
By Chris Rhatigan
Published on March 23, 2026.
The loss of local bartender Matt Dolbey to the death of him is being mourned by the community and beyond. Dolbey was a member of the Little House Brewing Co. in Chester and was known for his kind and compassionate nature. He leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and their baby on the way. As of Monday morning, $61,513 had been raised out of a $110,000 goal for the memorial service.
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