Joivell

Miner’s First Name:   John
Miner’s Middle Name:   Ernest
Miner’s Last Name:   Joivell
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Birth Place of Miner:   Browntown Section of Pittston Township
Miner’s Country:   American Born 1919
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John Joivell was a certified miner, who worked from age 16 to age 55, when he became disabled by health complications caused by “Black Lung”. He worked for various coal companies including, and most notable, Blue Coal and Glen Nan. The only interruption in his work career was when he served in the Army during WWII, from 1941 to the end of the war. He was awarded various medals including a Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge. I know he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. My father maintained a vision of strength and strong moral constitution to the date of his death. However, working in the coal mines for all his working career destroyed his lungs…. but he had “one good” breath in him.

Place & Manner of Miner’s Death:   Respiratory Failure related to Black Lung
Died:   December 2007
Birth Date:   June 1919

Married:   Virginia Kiselevach
Place Miner Was Married:   Maryland

Wife’s Name:   Virginia
Wife’s Middle Name:   N.
Wife’s Last Name:   Kiselevach
Birth Place of Wife:   Kemmerer, Wyoming
Wife’s Country:   USA
Arrived in USA:   N/A
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Died:   January 2000
Birth Date:   August 1916

Number of Children:   7

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Author’s Name:   Elaine
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Author’s Last Name:   Bellanca
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Relationship to Miner:   Daughter
Street Address:   10 Alfred Rd
City/Town:   Wyoming
State:   PA
Zip:   18644
Email Address:   eeebee45@comcast.net