Soroka
Miner’s First Name: John
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Miner’s Last Name: Soroka
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Worked in the mines 30 years! He was one of the many immigrants who came to America to work in the mines. He was a Ukrainian immigrant, born in 1894, and became an American citizen September 3, 1941. I knew very little else about him as he died when I was very young. All that I know about him was whatever my father told me, especially that he worked in the mines for 30 years. I didn't see very much of him since he wasn't living with my grandmother, whose house was across the street from where I was growing up. My father told me that he had a miserable life, especially in his latter years. He died homeless and in poverty. Being very young, I never understood what was going on and only wish, to this day, that I had asked more questions about my grandfather so that I could tell his story to my children and grandchildren. Now, unfortunately, everyone who knew him and could tell me more about him is deceased. I don't even know what year he died. I feel that he has been a forgotten man and so richly deserves to have his name included on the Wall of Honor.
Place & Manner of Miner’s Death: Wilkes-Barre, PA (Heart attack)
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Birth Date: 1894
Married: Yes
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Wife’s Name: Elizabeth
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Wife’s Last Name: Hondso
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Wife’s Country: Czechoslovakia
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Place & Manner of Wife’s Death: Ashley, PA
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Birth Date: May 23, 1903
Number of Children: 3
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Birth Date: Nov. 2, 1926
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Author’s Name: Michael
Author’s Middle Name: R.
Author’s Last Name: Soroka
Relationship to Miner: Grandson