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Teodor Joseph Blachut

Death Notices (06/19/04)

Scientist (Ret'd) NRC. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada F.RSC and the Polish Academy of Sciences F. PAN World War II Veteran

It is with great sorrow and sadness that the family announces the passing of Teodor Blachut at the age of 89, on Thursday, June 17, 2004. Much loved husband and partner for 55 years of Fanni (nee Schawalder). Dear father of Janek, Daniel (Lise) and Piotr (Mary); brother to Kazik (Marysia) Blachut; and will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Claire Schaaf of Switzerland. He was happy in his role of Dzadzio to Emanuele, Jessica, Lisa, Christopher, Stefanie, Adrian, Alexandra, Rebecca, Eric and Marek.

Born and educated in Poland at the illustrious Technical University of Lwow (Dipl. Ing). Later received PhD (Tech.Sc) from ETH, Zurich, Switzerland. His publications and text books were translated into several languages. Author of 8 patents, he is recognized as one of the leading photogrammetrists of the 20th century.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the excellent care extended by Dr. C. Czarnowski & team, the staff at Rideau Gardens and the warm loving care provided by both the volunteers and professionals at the Hospice at May Court, where Teodor spent his last days.

Friends may pay respects on Sunday, June 20th from 7 to 9 p.m. (Rosary at 8:30 p.m.) at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 235 Kent Street. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Hyacinth Church (Louisa and Lebreton Streets) on Monday at 10 a.m. At a future date, the family will attend a private interment at St. Mary's Cemetery on the scenic hill in Wilno, Ontario, location of Canada's first Polish Settlement, a part of the world close to Teodor's heart.

In memoriam donations to the "Fanni & Teodor Blachut Foundation", established to offer financial assistance to students of Photogrammetry at the AGH (Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza, Krakow, Poland), would be appreciated. Contributions payable to the Canadian Polish Congress Charitable Foundation, c/o Dr. J. M. Zarzycki, 9 Marchbrook Circle, Kanata, Ontario, K2W 1A1.

The Ottawa Citizen

Barbara May Brown

August 21, 1916 to September 13, 2007

Graveside Services: Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:00 AM at Brown's Private Family Cemetery
Salome, Arizona

Barbara May Brown, 91, passed away September 13, 2007 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She was born to Ernest and Blanche (Utterback) Bashor on August 21, 1916 in Pilot Rock, OR.

Barbara has been a resident of Arizona for the past 82 years, moving to Lake Havasu 4 years ago. She was a member of the Vis-A-Wen Women's club, as well as being one of their past presidents. She also counted votes at elections during election time and loved taking care of her grandkids.

Barbara leaves behind her loving family, son, Ernest T. Brown; daughter Virginia Lee Havins; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ted C. Brown; son, Walter E. Brown and two sisters, Myrtle Wells and Lola Dean Joneward.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:00 AM at Brown's Private Family Cemetery in Salome, AZ.

Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com

Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.

Anastasia (Nelle) Buzonas

Uniontown Evening Standard June 1, 1981

Age 82 years of Albion St., Uniontown, Pa., died Saturday, May 30, 1981, in the Brownsville General Hospital. She was born October 5, 1898, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of the late Albert and Mary Liptinsky. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph S. Buzonas, 1976.

Surviving are three sons, Robert and Clarence, both of Uniontown and Donald, Brownsville; four grandchildren, James, Mitzi, Joanne, and Donna. She was predeceased by three brothers, Michael, John and Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Nebraska, and Haddie Kudyba.

She was a member of St. John's R. C. Church, Uniontown, and a former employee of the Uniontown Hospital for 28 years.

Friends are being received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, today from 2 to 4 and 8 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday until 10 a.m., when prayer services will be held, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., in St. John's R. C. Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Fr. Stephen McCarren as celebrant.

Interment in Oak lawn cemetery. Parish wake services, today at 7:30 p. m.

Donald Buzonas

Donald Robert Buzonas age 77 of West Brownsville, PA died on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. He was born on September 5, 1936 in Uniontown, PA. Son of the late Joseph S. and Anastasia Leptinsky Buzonas.

He retired in 1993 from the Dept. of Transportation in Uniontown, PA where he was a surveyor and auditor. He served as a Meteorologist with the US Air Force Disabled American Veterans Chapter 58 of Uniontown, PA

Predeceased by his Wife: Patricia V. Zosky Buzonas Brothers: Robert and Clarence He is survived by a Daughter: Donna Buzonas of Poquoson, VA Niece and God daughter: Joanne Buzonas of Uniontown, PA Niece: Mitzi Dornberger and husband Mickey of Seiverville, TN Nephew: James Buzonas of Uniontown, PA Other nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to meet at Donald’s home on Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 1PM till 6:00PM. Private memorial service will be held in Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Skirpan Funeral Home, Brownsville, PA.

Diana Lux Buzonas

05/05/2004

Diana (Lux) Buzonas, 77, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Lafayette Manor, Uniontown.

She was born April 16, 1927, in Uniontown, the daughter of the late Geza and Sophia (Kinnick) Lux.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Paula Lux Zavatchan, Shari Lux Maida; brother-in-law, Paul Zavatchan; and sister-in-law, Rita Sullivan Lux.

She was a member of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown, a graduate of Uniontown High School, attended the University of Indiana, Pa., and was employed by Scaifs of Oakmont during the Korean War, but devoted her life to her family. She also composed many songs for children.

She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Buzonas; daughters, Mitzi Buzonas Dornberger of Tennessee, and Joanne Buzonas, at home; a brother, Geza Lux Jr., of Hopwood, Pa.; a sister, Mitzi Lux Austin of Hawaii; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, A Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 North Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday until 9 a.m., when Prayers of Transit will be said, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., at St. Therese R.C. Church, with the Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini as celebrant. Interment to follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Uniontown.

The Herald Standard 2004

Robert E. Buzonas

05/07/2009

Robert E. Buzonas, 87, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Excela Hospice, Jeannette, Pa.

He was born February 15, 1922, in Uniontown, Pa., son of Joseph and Anastasia Leptinsky Buzonas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Diana (Lux) Buzonas and his brother, Clarence Buzonas.

Robert was a member of Saint Therese Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown, where he served as an usher for many years. He was a graduate of St. John's High School and attended Ripon College in Wisconsin. He was a member of the American Legion Post 51, General George C. Marshall AMVETS, Hopwood Post 103, the Catholic War Veterans, and Knights of Columbus Council 1275 where he served as a Grand Knight. He was also a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and founding member of the Planetary Society and Challenger Center.

He served three and one half years with the United States Army Air and Signal Corps during World War II as an instructor of cryptography and for the maintenance, operation and repairs of teletype and crypto equipment for the 529th Signal Operations Company in preparation for the 1945 invasion of Okinawa. His final year in service was at Vint Hill Farm in Warrenton, Virginia, in cryptography.

He was employed as a Technician at Bendix Aviation and Richmond Radiator. He spent 34 years in the Mining Division of Republic Steel Corporation as Chief Chemist and then Senior Coal Preparation Engineer.

He was an avid life long astronomer, photographer, gardener, Steeler fan, and a fan of the arts.

He had the honor of meeting Carl Sagan and earned a Certificate of Appreciation from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for his participation in the Moonwatch Project at the Allegheny Observatory, Pittsburgh, during the International Geophysical Year, 1957 to 1958. He was also honored as an Essay Winner at the dedication of the Connellsville Airport in September of 1938.

He is survived by daughters: Mitzi Dornberger (Mickey) of Sevierville, Tenn., and Joanne Buzonas of Uniontown; brother, Donald Buzonas of West Brownsville; brother-in-law, Geza Lux of Addison; sister-in-law, Mitzi Lux Austin of Hawaii; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Mass will be held in Saint Therese Roman Catholic Church on May 9, 2009, at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Michael W. Matusak as Celebrant.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa.

Mary Ann George Crackovich

- Age 59 years of 7th St., South Union Twp., Pa., died Monday, May 12, 1980 in the Uniontown Hospital at 5:50 p.m. She was born July 18, 1920 in Uniontown the daughter of the late Simon and Julia George. She was a member of St. John's R. C. Church. Surviving are her husband, Mike Crackovich; three daughters, Mrs. Julia town of Ashtabula, Ohio, Miss Linda Crackovich and Miss Ann Crackovich at home; a son, Michael E. Crackovich of Hopwood; two grandchildren, John Michael Town and Michael James Crackovich; five brothers, George S. George, John J. George, Louis George all of Uniontown, Elias George of Cleveland, Ohio and Gene George of Palm Springs, Calif. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas George and Lizala J. George. Friends are being received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 W. Fayette St. today . . . Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

Michael Crackovich Sr.

aged 64 years, 8 months and 21 days died Tuesday, January 8, 1946 at 5:30 a.m.; father of Michael, Jr., Joseph and Vincent, well known ball players; step-children, Mrs. John Roberts, of Isabella; Mrs. Mary Gilbert, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Anna Morofsky, of Nemacolin; Mrs. Harry Doerr, of Philadelphia; 15 grand children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown.
Obituary of Michael Crackovich Senior from the local newspaper

Obituary of Michael Crackovich Senior from the local newspaper

Michael E. Crackovich

Michael E. Crackovich, age 61, of Hopwood, Pa., went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2011. He fought a valiant four-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was the son of the late Mike Crackovich and Mary Ann (George) Crackovich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Linda Markutsa and a brother - in - law, Dale E. Coughenour. Michael is survived by his wife Jane of 36 years; his children, Mike Crackovich of Lorton, Va., Cathy Brown and husband Mike of Uniontown, Pa., Karen Crackovich and Brian Crackovich, at home; sisters, Ann Coughenour of Uniontown Pa. and Judy Long, of Enola, Pa. and a brother-in-law Frank Markutsa. Michael was also the proud grandfather of Jacob Michael Brown.

Michael graduated from the former St. John's High School, Edinboro University, and California University of Pennsylvania. Michael loved teaching, gardening, landscaping, electronics, computers, traveling, and enjoyed going to his son's baseball games. Most of all he enjoyed being with family. He was a fourth grade teacher at R.W. Clark Elementary School for 36 years before retiring. Michael was also actively involved at St. John the Evangelist Church

Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA, today (Thursday), from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, September 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, September 24, 2011 until 10 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Michael J. Crookston as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, PA. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.

Mike Crackovich

Age 77 years of Uniontown, died Monday, May 30, 1988 in Morgantown University Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1910 in Puritan, Pa., son of the late Michael and Jenny Crackovich.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann George Crackovich. Surviving are the following children, Mrs. William (Julia A.) Long of Jefferson, Ohio, and Linda Sue Crackovich and Mrs. Dale E. (Ann) Coughenour, both of Uniontown, and Michael E. Crackovich of Hopwood; three grandchildren, John Michael Town, Michael and Cathy Crackovich; one brother and three sisters, Joseph Crackovich and Susan Doerr, both of Uniontown, Ann Morofsky of Prescott, Ariz., and Mary Webber of Venice, Fla. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vincent Crackovich and John Roberts.

He was a member of St. John's R.C. Church, St. John's Ushers Club, was a 4th Degree with the Knights of Columbus, a member of UMWA Local 6295 Isabella, Pa., and was elected into the Fayette County Big "10" Hall of Fame.

Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 W. Fayette St, Uniontown, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 9:30 a.m., when services will be held, followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. John's R.C. Church with Msgr. David L. Fisher as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

Vincent Crackovich

VINCENT - Age 54 Years, of 106 N. Redwood St., Masontown, died in the Uniontown Hospital Friday, March 13, 1970 at 10:10 a.m. as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Surviving are his wife Wilda Burnsworth Crackovich son, Ronald Michael of Muskegon, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Leighty of Elyria, Ohio; eight grandchildren; three brothers, John Roberts of Hiller, Mike Crackovich of Uniontown, and Joseph Crackovich of Nemacolin; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Weber of Venice, Fla., Mrs. Anna Morofsky of Nemacolin, and Mrs. Susan Doerr of Philadelphia. A former Big Ten Ball Player, he was a Member of the UMWA Isabella Local No. 6295. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown after 7 p.m. today and until 2 p.m. Monday the hour of service with Rev. Paul Roth Officiating. Interment will be in the Church Hill Cemetery.

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Martin F. Kimes

Monday, April 14, 2003

Retired federal coal mine inspector

Martin F. Kimes, 84, of Carmichaels, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 13, 2003.

He was born May 29, 1918, in Bishop, a son of Martin F. and Ann Hunter Kimes.

Mr. Kimes was a 1935 graduate of Cecil Township High School.

He began working in the coal industry in 1936 at National No. 3 Mine of U.S. Steel Corp. in Muse. In 1946, he went to work as a mine official at Robena Mine for 19 years. In 1965, he accepted an appointment from the Federal Bureau of Mines as a coal mine inspector. He worked for different agencies, including the Department of Labor, as coal mine inspector and coal mine inspector supervisor, retiring in October 1980.

Mr. Kimes lived in Muse from 1923 to 1939, when he moved to Canonsburg.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He reached the rank of first lieutenant after graduating from Officer Candidate School at the Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga. He served in France and Germany and spent 12 years as executive officer of an infantry company in the 79th Division of the Organized Reserve Corps before his transfer to the Retired Reserve in 1958.

Mr. Kimes was a member of Reserve Officers Association and National Mine Rescue Association.

He also was a member of St. Hugh Catholic Church in Carmichaels.

On September 20, 1939, in Cumberland, Md., he married Julia Louise Gessler, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Sharon Vajentic of Washington, Kathleen Duchi of Pittsburgh and Gayle Caffrey from Rices Landing; 10 grandchildren, Kirk Vajentic, Sharon Fraley, Julie Bish, Steve Duchi III, Ken Duchi, Ryan Duchi, Corby Dobosh, Katie Caffrey, B.J. Caffrey and Marty Caffrey; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Edward Morofsky

Edward Morofsky 1896 - 1973
Surname: MOROFSKY
Given Name: Edward
Initial:
Sex: Male
Alias:
Day of Birth: 23
Month of Birth: February
Year of Birth: 96
Day of Death: 19
Month of Death: October
Year of Death: 73
City of Residence: Prescott
County of Residence: Ogemaw
State of Residence: Michigan
City of Death: Saginaw
County of Death: Saginaw
State of Death: Michigan
Death Certificate No.: 64070

Linda Sue Markutsa

02/10/2007

Linda Sue Markutsa, 61, of Fairchance, Pa., died on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. She was born on April 26, 1945, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of Michael and Mary Ann (George) Crackovich.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Linda worked for many years at Laurel House.

Surviving are her husband, Francis J. Markutsa; sisters: Judy Long, Ann Coughenour and her husband, Dale; a brother, Michael Crackovich and his wife, Jane and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today, February 10, 2007, at 10 a.m. in SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Uniontown, Pa., with the Rev. Father Michael Crookston as Celebrant.

Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.

The STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa., is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, family suggest memorial donations to the Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 50 Jefferson Street, Uniontown, Pa.

Joseph E. Meiner

Joseph E. Meiner, born Jan. 19, 1957, in Prescott, passed away on Jan. 19, 2005, following a long illness.

Joe is survived by his wife, Jan (Hoyt); a son, Rusty; a daughter, Lori; parents, Gerald and Marlene Meiner of Prescott; brothers, Jerry (Julie) of Phoenix and Jeff (Renee) of Midland, Texas; and sister, Patty of Phoenix. Joe was preceded in death by his brother, David, in 1977.

Graveside services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, in Prescott, on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m.

Joe will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever. (Information provided by survivors.)

Father Apolinary Murawski

Greensburg

Reverend Father Apolinary Murawski

Rev. Fr. Apolinary Murawski, 89, of Greensburg, Pa., passed away Monday, July 27, 1998, in the St. Anne Home, Greensburg.

He was born March 25, 1909, in Zembrzus-Plock, Poland.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Fr. Murawski was a Roman Catholic priest, who came to the United States in 1967, after serving several polish parishes in his homeland of Poland. He began his priestly duties in Western Pennsylvania as an associate pastor at St. John and Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Churches of Uniontown, St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church of Footedale, St. Anne Roman Catholic Church of Fellsburg and Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church of Republic. On Feb. 5, 1975, he was named pastor of St. Albert Roman Catholic Church of Palmer and its mission, St. Mary's of Gates Mine, where he served until his retirement from active administration in 1984.

Fr. Murawski was a resident of the Neumann House, a retirement center for Greensburg Diocese Catholic Priests, a weekend substitute priest and an active member of the Greensburg Fraternity of Polish Priests.

He is survived by two sisters, Sabina Rutkowska of Lublin, Poland and Theodora Grzeszczak of Zembrzus, Poland; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, South Mill Street, New Salem, Pa., today from 6 to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday from 3 to 7:30 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held Wednesday evening at 8 p.m., in the St. Thomas R.C. Church in Footedale, Pa. A Concelebrated Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 11 a.m., in the St. Thomas R.C. Church, with Bishop Anthony G. Bosco as the main celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Church Cemetery, Footedale.

Mary Ann Novak

Crucible homemaker

Mary Ann Novak, 90, of Crucible, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, in her home.

She was born October 15, 1912, in Gilmore, a daughter of Michael and Anna Balbi Calabris.

On October 27, 1930, she married William Novak, who died June 25, 1985.

Mrs. Novak was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Crucible and its altar rosary society.

Surviving are four sons, William Novak of Clearwater, Fla., Frank Novak of Kilmichael, Miss., Thomas Novak of Crucible and Robert Novak of Cleveland, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a daughter, Elizabeth Stypula; a son, Richard Novak; three brothers; and seven sisters.

Richard L. Novak

Name: Richard L. Novak
Gender:	Male
Death Age:	58
Birth Date:	27 Jul 1935
Birth Place: Crucible
Residence Place:11 Riverview Ave., 
  Crucible, PA. 15325
Death Date:	30 Jun 1994
Death Place: Greensboro, PA.
Obituary Date:	19 Jul 1994
Obituary Place:	Akron, Ohio, USA
Parents: Mary Ann Calabris Novak; William Novak
Spouse:	Anne Lloyd Novak
Child: Maria Bordwell
Regina Novak
Marianne S. Novak
Siblings:William M. Novak
Frank S. Novak
Thomas B. Novak
Robert J. Novak
Elizabeth Stypula

Anna E. Roberts

Two injured

Charles Glisen, 33, of Brownfield was traveling east on Route 21 when he struck a vehicle driven by Anna Roberts, 81, of Hiller at around noon on Friday (03 March 1989).

Police said Roberts failed to yield the right-of-way as she was pulling from Route 166 in an attempt to enter Route 21 in German Township. Police said Roberts suffered serious injuries as a result of the mishap and that she was transported to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Police said Roberts was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the mishap and that Glisan had his seatbelt on.

Anna E. Roberts

Anna E. Roberts of Hiller died Thursday (09 March 1989) in the Allegheny General Hospital.

Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Katherine Garofalo of Brownsville, Josephine Hauptmann of Beverly Hills, Fla., Larry Stultz of Canonsburg, Louis Stultz of Dearborn, Mich., Frances Rockwell of Harrisburg, Marie Evans of Erie and Dorothy Burns of Poland, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services were held Saturday under the direction of the Skirpan Funeral Home, Brownsville.

Mary Jaqueline Torok

Friday, May 24, 2002

State inspector formerly of Carmichaels

Mary Jacqueline Torok, 87, of Vermilion, Ohio, formerly of Carmichaels died Thursday, May 23, 2002, in Kingston of Vermilion.

She was born February 2, 1915, in Royal, a daughter of George and Anna Gergel Cormack.

Mrs. Torok worked as a Pennsylvania inspector for cosmetologists, barbershops and pharmacies.

She was a member of St. Hugh Catholic Church in Carmichaels and its Altar and Rosary Society.

Her husband, John Torok Jr., died in 1959.

Surviving are a son, John G. Torok of Avon Lake, Ohio; a daughter, Rosemary Philips of Lehigh, Fla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Catherine Swinchock of Waynesburg and Agnes Toth of Carmichaels.

Deceased are four sisters, Margaret Kikta, Anne Burvan, Pauline Savanick and Helen Dorricott; and four brothers, John, Edward, George and Frank Cormack.

George Vrabely


  Uniontown Daily News Standard

      27 December 1907

       KILLED YOUNG MAN
       ----------------

   Mangled Body Found Lying on P. R. R. 
   Tracks at Fairchance

An unknown young man was struck

and run over at Fairchance Thursday

evening, Dec. 26, supposedly by pas-

senger train No. 108 leaving Union-

town at 7:52 on the P. R.R.


His body was not found until about

5:30 Friday morning when Bayard

Able, walking along the tracks near

the old Laughrey brick yard discover-

ed the mangled remains. Mr. Abel no-

tified some Fairchance people and the

body was placed on a freight train and 

taken to J. Harry Johnston's morgue,

where it is being held for identifica-

tion.


It is difficult to discern any facial

features as the head is so badly cut

and torn, but the body is apparently

that of a young American, having a

small light moustache, long hair and a

well kept person. Train No. 108, of 

which Samuel S. Miller is conductor,

was the only one over that section of

the branch Thursday evening and it

is thought that the young man might 

have been lying in the middle of the 

track, and rolled and dragged by the

train for probably 150 yards. His

heart was found quite a distance from

the body and a hand was also found.

Jan Zielinski

Death Notices (07/13/04)

ZIELINSKI, Jan M.

Electronics Engineer & Consultant

Passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father ... after a long battle with cancer at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. He left in sorrow his beloved wife and soul mate of fifty five years Marie B. Nalecz-Odrzywolska, two daughters Marta (Edward Morofsky) and Teresa (Tony Oliviero), grandchildren Amanda (John Fayad), Barbara, Marco, Rosanna, Mico and Tara and the heart of his heart, great-grandson John Edward "J.J.". Will be sorely missed by his nieces and their families in Brazil, also Wanda Chowaniec and his many relatives and friends in Poland.

Born in Lwow, he fought during the war in the Underground Resistance making his living as a manager of a machine shop. After the war he moved to Warsaw, obtained his engineering degree and worked for the Ministry of Transportation, organizing the production of replacement parts for the fleet of cars Poland received from the USA.

In 1957 he emigrated with his wife to Canada, settling first in Montreal and in 1973 in Ottawa. As a member of the Association of Polish Engineers and the Polish Veterans' Association, Jan quickly got deeply involved in the life of the Ottawa Polonia supporting also wholeheartedly his wife in all her church, social, and community obligations.

Warm and caring, strong and always smiling, full of faith in life and a happy future, Jan made friends wherever he went.

Friends may call at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 235 Kent Street, on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday at 11 a.m in St. Hyacinth's Church, Lebreton St. at Louisa St.

Following funeral mass friends are invited to attend a reception in the church basement to celebrate Jan's life and passage to eternal glory.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Fundacja Charytatywna KPK-Starzy Polacy we Lwowie, or the Polish Mission Fund.

The Ottawa Citizen