Skrosky
Miner’s First Name: George
Miner’s Middle Name: Nicholas
Miner’s Last Name: Skrosky
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Birth Place of Miner: Scranton, PA
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Worked at Harry E, Dorrance. Throughout the 20's, 30's & 40's, Dad was a contract miner who traveled from mine to mine (at least 5) with his own crew and was certified to use dynamite. In 1946, I remember my dad driving his crew home in our 1936 Chevy with blankets on the seats to prevent the coal dust from soiling the upholstery. I also remember when Dad was in the hospital after one of the newer crew members inadvertently hit the plunger while Dad was trying to find a problem with the dynamite. His favorite watering hole was Comerosky's Bar on Bennett Street, Swoyersville. He was always happy and giving, and he had a mischievious sense of humor. In 1953, he moved to NJ for better opportunities and landed a job at Otis elevator in Newark. Dad suffered a heart attack attributable to Black Lung disease in his home in Garfield, NJ. He is still missed very much!
Place & Manner of Miner’s Death: Black Lung Related
Died: 1/6/1967
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Married: Yes
Place Miner Was Married: Luzerne, PA
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Wife’s Last Name: Stelacone
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Place & Manner of Wife’s Death: Ridgewood, NJ
Died: 8/27/2002
Birth Date: 7/9/1909
Number of Children: 1
Child Name 1: Leonard
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Child’s Last Name: Skrosky
Birth Date: 1/23/1932
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Author’s Name: Leonard
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Author’s Last Name: Skrosky
Relationship to Miner: Son