Descendants of Mathias Triscs

Generation No. 1

1. Mathias¹ Triscs died 08 August 1807 in Age 44.. He married (1) Maria Lukacs 21 November 1782. She died Unknown. He married (2) Elizabeth Varga 16 May 1804. She died Unknown.

Notes for Mathias Triscs:

Mathias Triscs is the earliest member of the Triscs family that we have found. He lived in the town of Jarovnice, Saris County, near the city of Sabinov. There are many members of the Triscs family in town. It is hard to tell what happened to his children because there are several people with the same name. Mathias was married twice.

More About Mathias Triscs and Maria Lukacs:

Marriage: 21 November 1782

More About Mathias Triscs and Elizabeth Varga:

Marriage: 16 May 1804

Children of Mathias Triscs and Maria Lukacs are:

2 i. John² Triscs, born 02 November 1786; died Unknown.

3 ii. Maria Triscs, born 22 April 1788; died Unknown.

4 iii. Anna Triscs, born 07 August 1790; died Unknown.

+ 5 iv. John Triscs, born 18 December 1792; died Unknown.

6 v. Maria Triscs, born 03 February 1795; died Unknown.

+ 7 vi. Mathias Triscs, born 20 June 1797; died 15 August 1849 in Age 49. Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Aus-Hung..

8 vii. Elizabeth Triscs, born 06 April 1800; died Unknown.

9 viii. Andrew Triscs, born 09 May 1803; died September 1814 in Age 12..

Generation No. 2

5. John² Triscs (Mathias¹) was born 18 December 1792, and died Unknown. He married (1) Anna Mamsak. She died 18 September 1834 in Age 41. Childbirth.. He married (2) Maria Tsante January 1835 in Ages 40, 28.. She was born Abt. 1807, and died Unknown.

Notes for John Triscs:

John Triscs lived in Jarovnice, Saris.

More About John Triscs and Maria Tsante:

Marriage: January 1835, Ages 40, 28.

Children of John Triscs and Anna Mamsak are:

10 i. John³ Triscs, born 24 July 1824; died Unknown.

11 ii. Barbara Triscs, born 09 August 1827; died Unknown.

12 iii. John Triscs, born 04 February 1830; died 13 February 1830.

+ 13 iv. John Triscs, born 15 May 1832 in Jarovnice, Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire; died Bef. 1886.

14 v. Maria Triscs, born 16 August 1834; died Unknown.

7. Mathias² Triscs (Mathias¹) was born 20 June 1797, and died 15 August 1849 in Age 49. Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Aus-Hung.. He married (1) Maria Karnis 19 November 1817. She died 23 August 1835 in Age 35.. He married (2) Barbara Tkats 28 October 1835 in Ages 40, 22.. She died 12 November 1839 in Age 26. TB..

More About Mathias Triscs and Maria Karnis:

Marriage: 19 November 1817

More About Mathias Triscs and Barbara Tkats:

Marriage: 28 October 1835, Ages 40, 22.

Children of Mathias Triscs and Maria Karnis are:

15 i. Joseph³ Triscs, born 14 March 1823; died Unknown.

16 ii. Barbara Triscs, born 04 May 1826; died Unknown.

17 iii. Maria Triscs, born 16 May 1827; died Unknown.

18 iv. Barbara Triscs, born 26 November 1828; died Unknown.

19 v. Andrew Triscs, born 26 November 1829; died Unknown.

20 vi. Maria Triscs, born 1831; died Unknown.

Generation No. 3

13. John³ Triscs (John², Mathias¹) was born 15 May 1832 in Jarovnice, Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire, and died Bef. 1886. He married Anna Piga 27 October 1858 in Ages 27, 18. Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire, daughter of George Piga and Barbara Juszko. She was born 25 January 1841 in Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire, and died Unknown.

Notes for John Triscs:

John Triscs was born in Jarovnice and seems to have moved to Raznany to marry Anna Piga.

Notes for Anna Piga:

Anna Piga was born in Raznzny. Both parents had died by the time she was eighteen. She got married a few months after her mother died. We suspect that a marriage was arranged with John Triscs from Jarovnice so he could take over the farm and keep the family together.

More About John Triscs and Anna Piga:

Marriage: 27 October 1858, Ages 27, 18. Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire

Children of John Triscs and Anna Piga are:

21 i. John⁴ Triscs, born 01 November 1859 in #93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire; died 03 February 1860.

+ 22 ii. Anna Triscs, born 01 November 1862 in # 93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire; died Abt. 1930 in age 75. Polanovce, Spis, Czechoslovakia.

23 iii. Joseph Triscs, born 19 March 1865 in # 95 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire; died Unknown.

24 iv. Maria Triscs, born 23 October 1867 in # 93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire; died Unknown.

Notes for Maria Triscs:

According to the family in Slovakia, Maria married and had a son who became a university professor in Presov.

25 v. Maria Triscs, born 04 June 1869 in # 93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Austria-Hungary; died 09 June 1869 in Age 12 d. #93 Raznany, Saris, Austria-Hungary.

26 vi. Andrew Triscs, born 27 January 1871 in # 93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Austria-Hungary; died 04 February 1871 in Age 8 d. #93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Austria-Hungary.

27 vii. Maria Triscs, born 03 February 1872 in # 93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Austria-Hungary; died Unknown.

28 viii. Michael Triscs, born 22 September 1874 in # 90 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Austria-Hungary; died Unknown.

+ 29 ix. Elizabeth Triscs, born 07 March 1879 in Uzovske Peklany, Saris, Austria-Hungary; died 26 June 1948 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

Generation No. 4

22. Anna⁴ Triscs (John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 01 November 1862 in # 93 Raznany, (Nyars ardo) Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire, and died Abt. 1930 in age 75. Polanovce, Spis, Czechoslovakia. She married Andríj Kolcun Abt. 1884 in Austria-Hungary, son of Michael Kolcun and Catherina Kolcun. He was born 10 September 1856 in Ruská Vol'a, Saris, Hungary, Austrian Empire, and died 08 July 1922 in Polanovce, Spis, Czechoslovakia¹.

Notes for Anna Triscs:

Anna Triscs (Trishch) was born 1 Nov 1862 in Raznany, which was then called Nyars ardo in Hungarian. We don't know where or when she met her husband, Andrij Kolcun.

Notes for Andríj Kolcun:

The story passed on by Andrij's grandchildren is Europe was that Andrij left home in Ruska Volya as a young man to find work. He sent money home with the goal of buying land in Ruska Volya. After several years of saving, he went back home to find that someone had spent the money. He got angry and left and never moved back there again.

We don't know how he met his wife Anna Triscs or when they married. The first record of them together is the birth of Mary their first child in 1885. Mary was baptized in Rencisov, Saris County. It is just a few miles from Uzovske Peklany, where Anna's family had moved in about 1879.

The baptisms of four of the first five children of Andrij and Anna are recorded in Rencisov. The residences given in the records are scattered throughout the country. We think that Andrij moved around for work. In 1888 he is listed as a "famulus" in Latin, which is a servant or assistant. In later years he is listed as an auriga, in Latin, or driver. Anna may have stayed in the family home in Uzovske Peklany while he traveled. Or they both traveled and she went home to have her babies.

Their second child, Helen, was born while they were living in Cervenica, Saris County. This is only 10 or 20 miles from Rencisov. Helen was baptized in the nearest Greek Catholic Church in Lutina, Saris County. Andrij's family was Greek Catholic and Anna's was Roman Catholic. Their children were baptized in a Greek Catholic church or the baptism was recorded in a Greek Catholic church after the ceremony was performed by a Roman Catholic priest.

After the first five children were born the family moved to Polanovce in Spis County, which remained the family home up to the present day. Andrij and Anna worked for a wealthy Hungarian noble named Csaky. The family owned the famous Spis Castle, which is about 3 miles from Polanovce. The Csaky family lived in a large manor house in Bijacovce which was close by. The remaining Kolcun children were born in Polanovce. The Polanovce records are not available after 1895. The children's baptisms were recorded in the nearest Greek Catholic Church in Olsavica as was Andrij's death in 1922.

More About Andríj Kolcun and Anna Triscs:

Marriage: Abt. 1884, Austria-Hungary

Children of Anna Triscs and Andríj Kolcun are:

+ 30 i. Mary⁵ Kolcun, born 22 August 1885 in Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary; died 14 May 1964 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

31 ii. Anna Kolcun, born 24 December 1886 in house # 5, Uzovske Peklany, Saris, Austria-Hungary; died Bef. 1902.

Notes for Anna Kolcun:

Anna's birth record lists the residence as Peklen, which is short for Uzovske Peklany. This is just a few miles from the Greek Catholic Church in Rencisov where Anna was baptized. She was baptized by the Priest of the Rencisov church.

More About Anna Kolcun:

Christened: 27 December 1886, Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary

+ 32 iii. Helen Kolcun, born 01 November 1888 in Cervenica, (Voros Alma), Saris, Austria-Hungary; died 17 January 1976 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 33 iv. Pauline (Appolonia) Kolcun, born 11 December 1892 in Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary; died 27 July 1933 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 34 v. Susan Kolcun, born 07 January 1893 in Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary; died 08 August 1956 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

35 vi. Andríj Kolcun, born 26 March 1895 in house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary; died 11 August 1895 in age 5 m, tussis (whooping cough), suffocatoria, house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary.

Notes for Andríj Kolcun:

Andrij's godparents were Paul Sutor and Elizabeth Kalyavsky of Polanovce. He was baptized by Ignatius Mahalyi.

More About Andríj Kolcun:

Burial: 13 August 1895, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary

Christened: 26 March 1895, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary

36 vii. Jan Kolcun, born 26 March 1895 in house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary; died 19 June 1895 in age 3 m, debilitas (weakness), house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary.

Notes for Jan Kolcun:

John and his twin Andreas were born in Polanovce and were baptized by Ignatius Mahalyi, Administrator of the church in Polanovce. John's godparents were Paul Sutor and his wife Anna of Polanovce.

John's father, Andrij, was listed as an "auriga" or driver, in Latin.

More About Jan Kolcun:

Burial: 21 June 1895, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary

Christened: 26 March 1895, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary

+ 37 viii. Michal Kolcun, born 1897 in house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary; died 1977 in Polanovce, Czechoslovakia.

+ 38 ix. Julia Kolcun, born 1899 in Polanovce, Austria-Hungary; died Unknown in Czechoslovakia.

+ 39 x. Anna Kolcun, born 10 February 1902 in house # 1, Polanovce, Austria-Hungary; died 03 September 1980 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

40 xi. Sofia Kolcun, born 17 May 1904 in house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary; died 11 May 1905 in age 1 year, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary.

Notes for Sofia Kolcun:

Sofia's birth and baptismal information of May 1904 is in entry # 39 of the 1904 Olsavica records. It follows a November entry. Sofia was baptized by Ignatius Mahalyi, the priest of Polanovce. The Polanovce records are not available.

More About Sofia Kolcun:

Christened: 22 May 1904, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary

+ 41 xii. Alzbeta Kolcun, born 20 June 1906 in house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary; died 1993 in Slovakia.

29. Elizabeth⁴ Triscs (John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 07 March 1879 in Uzovske Peklany, Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 26 June 1948 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA². She married John Lettrich 20 October 1906 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Unknown Lettrich. He was born 12 December 1878 in Dubovo, Austria-Hungary, and died 1948 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA².

Notes for John Lettrich:

According to his naturalization application, John was born in Dubovo, Czechoslovakia. He left Europe from Bremen, Germany on the vessel Kronprince Wilhelm and arrived in New York on 26 Nov 1901. Interestingly, he entered the U.S. under the name of Andras Rusnak.

The children of John and Elizabeth were born in California, Pa. and Springdale,Pa. In 1929 the family was living at R.D. #2, Ford City, Armstrong Co., Pa.

Marriage Notes for Elizabeth Triscs and John Lettrich:

At the time of their marriage, John was 27 and Elizabeth was 24. Both were living in East Pike Run Township, in Washington Co., Pa. He was a miner. They were married by Rev. Andrew Olsavsky.

More About John Lettrich and Elizabeth Triscs:

Marriage: 20 October 1906, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Children of Elizabeth Triscs and John Lettrich are:

+ 42 i. Mary⁵ Lettrich, born 16 September 1907 in California, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1945 in Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 43 ii. Susan Lettrich, born 06 August 1914 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 September 1996 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

Generation No. 5

30. Mary⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 22 August 1885 in Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 14 May 1964 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA². She married Michael Dubnansky 04 June 1904 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Joannes Dubnianski and Anna Varchol. He was born 05 October 1882 in Obrucné, Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 02 March 1942 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA².

Notes for Mary Kolcun:

In Mary's birth record the residence is listed as Smigovec, which is far to the east near the present day Ukrainian border. We suspect that her father was working there, but Mary's birth and baptism occurred near Rencisov.

Mrs. Mary Dubnansky---- Mrs. Mary Dubnansky, 78, of 835, Lincoln Ave., Charleroi, died yesterday at 8:30 p.m. in Charleroi-Monessen Hospital, following a short ilness. Born Aug. 22, 1885 in Austria-Hungary, Mrs. Dubnansky who passed away in 1941. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dr. John E. Dubnansky, in 1950. Mrs. Dubnansky was member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Charleroi...------ Obituary, 15 May 1964, The Valley Independent, Monessen, PA.

More About Mary Kolcun:

Christened: 23 August 1885, Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary

Notes for Michael Dubnansky:

On 7 Jun 1899 Michael became part of the committee that organized Holy Ghost Church in Charleroi, Pa.

"Michael Dubnansky, aged 59 years, of 835 Lincoln Avenue, father of Dr. John Dubnansky, local dentist, died at the family home in 835 Lincoln Avenue at 1:45 a.m. today , March 2, 1942, of complications after an illness of four weeks. The deceased came to Charleroi forty-one years ago from Austria, where he was born on November 5, 1882. He was a retired employee of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass "Company, having worked at both the Charleroi and Ford City plants. His pension was given him about six years ago. Mr. Dubnansky was a member of the Holy Ghost Greek Catholic church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Dubnansky; one son, Dr. John Dubnansky, at home: one brother, Frank Dubnansky, of Charleroi; and two sisters, Mrs. Susan Plavchan, of Holsopple, and Mrs. Mary Zenchus, of Tarentum."---- Obituary, 2 March 1942, Charleroi Mail.

More About Michael Dubnansky:

Burial: 05 March 1942, Charleroi, Pa. USA

Marriage Notes for Mary Kolcun and Michael Dubnansky:

At the time of their marriage, both Michael and Mary were living in Charleroi, Pa. They were ages 24 and 22. Michael was a Plate Glass Employee. They were married by Rev. Eugene Homicsko.

More About Michael Dubnansky and Mary Kolcun:

Marriage: 04 June 1904, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Child of Mary Kolcun and Michael Dubnansky is:

+ 44 i. John E.⁶ Dubnansky, born 17 June 1909 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 31 May 1950 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

32. Helen⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 01 November 1888 in Cervenica, (Voros Alma), Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 17 January 1976 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA³. She married John Gernat 10 February 1906 in Holy Ghost Greek Catholic, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Elias Gernat and Eva Andríj. He was born 28 August 1885 in Circ, Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 02 April 1970 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA³.

Notes for Helen Kolcun:

According to Helen's baptismal record, her parents were living in Voros Alma (Hungarian) or Cervenica (Slovak) in Saris County, Austria-Hungary, when Helen was born. She was baptized in the nearest Greek Catholic Church in Lutina, Saris Co. Helen was baptized by Anthony Rojkovics. Her godparents were Andreas Stekni, Roman Catholic from Voros alma (Cervenica) and Anna Seshayi, Roman Catholic, from Voros alma (Cevenica).

In the baptismal entry Helen's father is listed as a "famulus" in Latin, which is a servant or attendant.

While Helen was still a child, the family moved to Polanovce, Spis County, where Helen grew up. Polanovce remained the family home. Helen followed her older sister Mary to Charleroi, Pa. as a teenager. There she married John Gernat of Circ, Saris County.

Helen was a member of the Ladies Altar Guild and the Rosary Society of Holy Ghost Church. She also worked at the monthly pirohi sales at the church.

More About Helen Kolcun:

Burial: 1976, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Charleroi, PA, USA

Christened: 04 November 1888, Lutina, Saris, Austria-Hungary

Notes for John Gernat:

John Gernat was often called "Big John". He was born in Circ in 1885, and baptized on 30 Aug. 1885 with godparents Andrew Labas and Helena Andrij. He came to the U.S. in 1903. According to his naturalization applications he left Bremen, Germany on 4 or 7 April 1903. He traveled on the steamship Barbarossa of the North German Lloyd line, landing in New York about 18 April 1903. The application says that he has been living in Pennsylvania since 19 April 1903. We have a copy of the passenger list of the Barbarossa. Also on the ship were Vazul Kovalak, age 18, of Circ and Lawrence Gernat, age 39, of Ruska Volya. Kovalak was going to Passaic, N.J. and Lawrence Gernat was going to Johnsonburg, Pa. A George Ivaniszus, age 30, was going to Charleroi as well.

On the passenger list his last name is misspelled as Gerlat. His age is 17 and he is traveling from Circ to Charleroi, Pa. He has $18 with him and has not been in the U.S. before. The list says that he is traveling to Charleroi to meet his brother, John Gernat. We suspect that it should be his cousin, John Gernat, later of Tarentum, Pa., who was already living in Charleroi.

In 1906 he married Helen Kolcun in Charleroi, Pa. The priest was Rev. Emil Seregelli. In 1907 John served on the Council of Administration of Holy Ghost Church in Charleroi, Pa., which rebuilt the church. The original wooden church was destroyed by tornado. The church was rebuilt of stone on the same site. John and Helen lived in Charleroi, Pa. through 1912. They rented a house on Fallowfield Avenue. In 1913 they lived Blairsville, Pa. John's cousin, John Gernat, was also living in Blairsville at that time. There was a glass plant there, and it's likely that they both worked there. John and Helen were back in Charleroi by 1917, where they stayed until the 1930's.

In 1923 John and Helen were living at 312 Ninth St. in Charleroi. John was a glassworker. He became a U.S. citizen on 20 May 1925. His witnesses were Mike Pavilak and George Stys, both glassworkers.

In the 1920's John worked for the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. in Charleroi. In 19?? the Charleroi plant of PPG closed. John began working at the PPG plant in Ford City, Pa. For several years he commuted between Ford City and Charleroi. Eventually, the family moved to Ford City, Pa, living at 1015 Sixth Avnue.

John retired from PPG in 1950. John and Helen moved back to 312 Ninth St., Charleroi for their retirement. Their daughter Olga had been living next door in Ford City with her husband Mike Chechak. They bought and moved into John and Helen's house in 1950.

On 10 February 1966 they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Both John and Helen were members of the Greek Catholic Union, Branch No. 22 of Stockdale, Pa. since 1905.

More About John Gernat:

Burial: April 1970, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Charleroi, Pa.

Marriage Notes for Helen Kolcun and John Gernat:

The story passed down to the grandchildren of this couple is that John and Helen were married three weeks after they met. Helen's older sister Mary Kolcun Dubnansky approved the match and a three day wedding washeld in February of 1906. They were married in Holy Ghost Greek Catholic Church in Charleroi, PA. A party was held in the Polish hall near the Church.

The witnesses to the marriage were George Szilay and Andrij Majdak. There was a three day wedding at the Polish Hall near the church.

More About John Gernat and Helen Kolcun:

Marriage: 10 February 1906, Holy Ghost Greek Catholic, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Children of Helen Kolcun and John Gernat are:

45 i. John⁶ Gernat, born 11 November 1906 in Charleroi, Washington, PA, USA; died Abt. 1907 in Whooping cough..

+ 46 ii. Andrew Gernot, born 01 April 1908 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 08 May 1982 in Speers, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

47 iii. Elias "Alec" Gernat, born 26 December 1909 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 01 March 1976 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Notes for Elias "Alec" Gernat:

Alex was born at 2:30 A.M. 26 Dec 1909. The midwife was Suzie Dubinska of 1000 McKean Ave., Charleroi, Pa.

Alex was baptized on 1 Jan. 1910 in Charleroi, PA. His godparents were Peter Dubnyansky and Helena Varchol Kolcun.

"Alex Gernot

Alex Gernot, 66, ... died yesterday at 3:50 p.m. in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh... Mr. Gernot was a member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Charleroi, and the Catholic Sokols of Charleroi. He was retired from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. where he had worked in the transportation department. He was preceded in death by his father, on April 2, 1970; his mother, on Jan. 17, 1976 and by a brother-in-law, John Kornosky, who died last Wednesday..." The Valley Indepedent, Tuesday, March 2, 1976, Monessen, PA.

More About Elias "Alec" Gernat:

Burial: 04 March 1976, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Charleroi, PA, USA

+ 48 iv. Margaret Gernat, born Private.

+ 49 v. Helen Gernat, born 04 February 1915 in Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 December 1987 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 50 vi. Anna Gernat, born Private.

+ 51 vii. Mary Gernat, born Private.

+ 52 viii. Olga Gernat, born Private.

33. Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 11 December 1892 in Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 27 July 1933 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA⁴. She married Michael Varhola 1915, son of John Varchol and Susanna Szegedi. He was born 08 March 1895 in Obrucné, Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 18 December 1934 in work accident, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA⁵.

Notes for Pauline (Appolonia) Kolcun:

Pauline's birth record lists the residence as Fenyohaza, in Hungarian, or Lubochna, in Slovak, house # 32. We believe that Pauline's father may have been working there but that the birth occurred near Rencisov, where the baptism was recorded.

DEATH ROLL: MRS. PAULINE VARHOLA

Mrs. Pauline Varhola, aged 38 years, wife of John Varhola, died yesterday morning, Thursday, July 27, 1933 at 11 o'clock in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Death resulted from complications which followed an operation. She had resided in Charleroi for about fifteen years. Funeral sevices will be held at the family residence, 1015 McKean Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by further services in the Holy Ghost Catholic church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Surviving are her husband and five children, John, Margaret, Mike, Mary and Irene.----Charleroi Mail, 28 Jul 1933.

More About Pauline (Appolonia) Kolcun:

Christened: 26 December 1892, Rencisov, Austria-Hungary

Notes for Michael Varhola:

"(Injured) while at work in No. 6 plant of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass company at Ford City, Tuesday morning, Mike Varhola, 39-year old glass worker, died in the Kittanning Hospital at noon.

Death occurred a short time after the man had been admitted to the hospital. According to reports available shortly after the accident, Varhola was injured when caught against a wall of No. 6 plant...

Varhola had come to Ford City from Charleroi four years ago at the time the Ford City plant was completed...

Although funeral arrangements had not been completed early Tuesday afternoon, the family announced that the body would be removed to Charleroi for burial services." ---- Daily Leader, Kittanning, Pa., 18 Dec 1934.

Marriage Notes for Pauline Kolcun and Michael Varhola:

At the time of their marriage Michael was 22 and Pauline was 21. He was a stockyard employee in Clairton, Pa. and she did housework living in Charleroi, Pa.

More About Michael Varhola and Pauline Kolcun:

Marriage: 1915

Children of Pauline Kolcun and Michael Varhola are:

+ 53 i. John⁶ Varhola, born 11 January 1916 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 03 June 1990.

54 ii. Margaret Varhola, born 30 March 1918 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 04 December 1933 in Auto accident. North Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvanis, USA⁶.

Notes for Margaret Varhola:

"GIRL KILLED AND NINE OTHER PERSONS INJURED IN COLLISION OF AUTOS---

A sixteen year old girl was killed and nine other persons injured in a collision between two automobiles at Donora about 10:30 last night.

The dead girl is Margaret Varkola, 16, daughter of Michael Varkola of 1015 McKean avenue, Charleroi. She succumbed at 4:15 this morning in the Memorial hospital at Monongahela from her injuries which included a fracture of the skull, punctured lungs and cuts and bruises. Anna Gernatt, 16, of 312 Ninth street, Charleroi, her companion is a patient in the hospital suffering from head injuries and lacerations. Others injured included Steve Livkulich of 828 Meadow avenue, Charleroi, and Mike Verbich of 1380 Meldon Avenue, Donora. Verbich was the driver of a Ford roadster in which the other three were passengers.

According to an investigation made by Donora police, Verbich, who admitted having had a drink of wine was (d)riving recklessly south on McKean avenue at the borough limits and crashed into a Studebaker sedan driven by J.R. Hill and his passengers, his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coates and Mrs Edward Bowen and infant son, all of Donora. Hill noticed the Ford approaching and attempted to avoid a collision but the Verbich car crashed into him, almost demolishing both machines. All the passengers of both cars were cut and bruised and the two Charleroi girls and Livkulich were taken to the hospital. Livkulich after having his injuries dressed was permitted to go home after being released on his own recognizance.

The dead girl has been looking after her three younger sisters and brothers following the death of her mother three months ago."---- Monessen Daily Independent, 5 December 1933, Monessen, Westmoreland, PA.

+ 55 iii. Mary Varhola, born Private.

+ 56 iv. Irene Varhola, born 28 January 1925 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died May 1980 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.

+ 57 v. Michael Varhola, born Private.

34. Susan⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 07 January 1893 in Rencisov, Saris, Austria-Hungary, and died 08 August 1956 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA⁶. She married Andrew Mikula 19 June 1909 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. He was born 18 June 1884 in Tusice, Austria-Hungary, and died 23 February 1944 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA⁶.

Notes for Susan Kolcun:

In Susanna's birth record the residence is listed as Fenyohaza in Hungarian or Lubochna, in Slovak, house #80. This is about 100 miles to the west of Rencisov. We suspect that her father was working there, but the birth occurred near Rencisov, probably Uzovske Peklany, where Susan's grandparents had lived. The baptism was recorded in Rencisov and was performed by Anthony Mraz, the priest of Rencisov. Susanna's godparents were Andreas Palocsko, roman catholic and Tereza Tacz, roman catholic, from Jernye or Jarovnice, Saris County.

On Susan's Petition for Naturalization she states that her birthplace is "Bondi" which we believe is Bunde, in Saris county. We believe the family lived there when Susan was young, before moving to Polanovce.

Susan left Bremen, Germany on the vessel Kronprinz Wilhelm and arrived in New York on 28 Aug 1906, according to her Petition for Naturalization.

More About Susan Kolcun:

Christened: 11 January, Rencisov, Austria-Hungary

Notes for Andrew Mikula:

In the 1920 Census, the Mikula family is listed as living in Charleroi, Pa. Andrew is a cutter in a plate glass plant. According to his Petition for Naturalization Andrew was born in Tusice, Zemplin County. He left Europe from Bremen, Germany, on the S.S. Aller. He landed in New York on 19 Oct. 1900, and has not left the county since then.

Marriage Notes for Susan Kolcun and Andrew Mikula:

At the time of their marriage, both Andrew and Susan were living in Charleroi, Pa. He was 25 and she was 21. Andrew was a Plate Glass Worker. They were married by Rev. Emil Seregelly.

More About Andrew Mikula and Susan Kolcun:

Marriage: 19 June 1909, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Children of Susan Kolcun and Andrew Mikula are:

+ 58 i. John Kay⁶ Mikula, born 06 July 1914 in Tarentum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; died 06 June 1995 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 59 ii. Margaret Mikula, born 03 September 1916 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 04 November 1975 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 60 iii. Susan Mikula, born 17 November 1918 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 09 January 1999 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 61 iv. Mary Emma Mikula, born 08 September 1922 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 07 December 1989 in Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA.

37. Michal⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 1897 in house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary, and died 1977 in Polanovce, Czechoslovakia. He married Anna Yantus Unknown, daughter of Jurij Yantus and Alzbeta Zahurancsik. She was born 22 May 1895 in Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary, and died Unknown in Czechoslovakia.

Notes for Michal Kolcun:

Michal's birth and baptism are recorded in the Olsavica Records, but no dates are given. The entry is not numbered but is written after # 32 in October, 1897. The Polanovce records for 1897 are not available. The Olsavica church was the nearest Greek Catholic church. Michal was baptized by Ignatius Mahalyi, the priest of Polanovce.

More About Michal Kolcun and Anna Yantus:

Marriage: Unknown

Children of Michal Kolcun and Anna Yantus are:

+ 62 i. Jan⁶ Kolcun, born Private.

63 ii. Andrew Kolcun, born Unknown; died Abt. 1988 in Czechoslovakia.

64 iii. Maria Kolcun, born Private. She married Jan Chromcho Private; born Private.

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+ 65 iv. Anna Kolcun, born Unknown in Polanovce, Austria-Hungary; died Bef. 1985 in Presov, Czechoslovakia.

+ 66 v. Sofia Kolcun, born Unknown in Polanovce, Czechoslovakia; died 1993 in Polanovce, Czechoslovakia.

+ 67 vi. Joseph Kolcun, born Private.

38. Julia⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 1899 in Polanovce, Austria-Hungary, and died Unknown in Czechoslovakia. She married Unknown Polenchar Unknown. He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.

Notes for Julia Kolcun:

Julia's birth and baptism are recorded in the Olsavica Records. No dates are given. The entry is not numbered and is written after entry # 29 in October 1899. She was baptized by Edward Rojkovich, the priest of Olsavica.

More About Unknown Polenchar and Julia Kolcun:

Marriage: Unknown

Children of Julia Kolcun and Unknown Polenchar are:

68 i. Stefan⁶ Polenchar, born Private. He married Anna Unknown Private; born Private.

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69 ii. Maria Polenchar, born Private. She married Matej Unknown Private; born Private.

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70 iii. Alzbeta Polenchar, born Private. She married Pavel Unknown Private; born Private.

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71 iv. Vilma Polenchar, born Private. She married Ondrej Unknown Private; born Private.

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72 v. Anna Polenchar, born Private. She married Frantisek Unknown Private; born Private.

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73 vi. Sofia Polenchar, born Private. She married Ondrej Unknown Private; born Private.

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74 vii. Jozef Polenchar, born Private. She married Sofia Unknown Private; born Private.

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39. Anna⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 10 February 1902 in house # 1, Polanovce, Austria-Hungary, and died 03 September 1980 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA⁶. She married Steven Alex Todic in Holy Ghost, Greek Catholic, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, son of Alex Todic and Millicent Kuczevic. He was born 15 October 1894 in Krupa Bosnianska, Bosnia, Austria-Hungary, and died 20 July 1962 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA⁶.

Notes for Anna Kolcun:

Anna's birth and baptismal dates in February. 1902 are recorded in the Olsavica Records. The entry is not numbered but is written after entry # 6 in January 1903. She was baptized by Ignatius Mihaly who was the priest in Polanovce. The Polanovce records are not available.

Anna Todic---- Anna Kolcun Todic of 855 Lincoln Ave., Charleroi, died today at 3:30 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital. She was 78. Mrs. Todic was born Feb 10, 1902, in Austria-Hungary. She was a member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Charleroi. Her husband Stephan Todic preceded her in death in 1962.----- Obituary, 3 Sept. 1980, The Valley Independent, Monessen PA.

More About Anna Kolcun:

Christened: 14 February 1902, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary

Notes for Steven Alex Todic:

Stevan A. Todic---- Stevan A. Todic, 67, of 855 Lincoln Ave., Charleroi, died yesterday at 11:25 a.m. in the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital. He was born in Austria on Oct. 15, 1894. He was a member of the Holy Ghost Greek Catholic Church and is a retired employee of the Allenport Plant of Pittsburgh

Steel Company. He has been living in the area since 1915.------ Obituary, 21 July 1962, The Valley Independent, Monessen, PA.

More About Steven Todic and Anna Kolcun:

Marriage: Holy Ghost, Greek Catholic, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania

Children of Anna Kolcun and Steven Todic are:

+ 75 i. Martha⁶ Todic, born Private.

+ 76 ii. Mildred Ann Todic, born Private.

41. Alzbeta⁵ Kolcun (Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 20 June 1906 in house # 1, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary, and died 1993 in Slovakia. She married Jan Bujnak. He was born 25 February 1911 in Austria-Hungary, and died 05 January 1989 in Czechoslovakia.

Notes for Alzbeta Kolcun:

Alzbeta's birth and baptismal information is in entry # 13 of 1906 in the Olsavica records. She was baptized by John Didecskey the priest of Polanovce. The Polanovce records are not available.

More About Alzbeta Kolcun:

Christened: 24 June 1906, Polanovce, Spis, Austria-Hungary

Child of Alzbeta Kolcun and Jan Bujnak is:

+ 77 i. Jan⁶ Bujnak, born Private.

42. Mary⁵ Lettrich (Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 16 September 1907 in California, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 1945 in Pennsylvania, USA. She married Harry J. Crownover 12 February 1925 in St. John's, Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA, son of George Crownover and Kate Hileman. He was born 26 July 1897 in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 20 May 1956 in Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital,Pennsylvania, USA.

More About Harry J. Crownover:

Burial: Unknown, Shotts Cemetery, Armstrong, PA, USA

More About Harry Crownover and Mary Lettrich:

Marriage: 12 February 1925, St. John's, Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA

Children of Mary Lettrich and Harry Crownover are:

+ 78 i. Anna E.⁶ Crownover, born 26 February 1926 in Kittanning Twp., Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, USA; died 02 February 1990 in ACMH, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA.

79 ii. Frank M. Crownover, born Private.

80 iii. Henry D. Crownover, born Private.

81 iv. Emma K. Crownover, born Private. She married Homer Miller Private; born Private.

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82 v. John H. Crownover, born Private.

43. Susan⁵ Lettrich (Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 06 August 1914 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 27 September 1996 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. She married James E. Erdley 1933 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Howard Erdley and Margaret Rice. He was born 23 February 1911 in Blandburg, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 23 January 1976 in Veteran's, Hospital, Butler, Pennsylvania.

More About James Erdley and Susan Lettrich:

Marriage: 1933, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA

Children of Susan Lettrich and James Erdley are:

+ 83 i. James Willard⁶ Erdley, born 22 November 1933 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 10 June 1983 in Louisville, Ky.

+ 84 ii. Howard Donald Erdley, born Private.

85 iii. Marlene Erdley, born Private. She married (1) Charles Woodson Private; born Private. She married (2) Frank Howard Private; born Private.

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More About Frank Howard and Marlene Erdley:

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86 iv. Margaret Elizabeth Erdley, born Private. She married William James Frazier Private; born Private.

More About William Frazier and Margaret Erdley:

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+ 87 v. Martin L. Erdley, born Private.

+ 88 vi. Robert Eugene Erdley, born Private.

Generation No. 6

44. John E.⁶ Dubnansky (Mary⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 17 June 1909 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 31 May 1950 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA⁶. He married Phyllis Perry Private. She was born Private.

Notes for John E. Dubnansky:

CHARLEROI DENTIST DIES AFTER ILLNESS

Dr. John E. Dubnansky, 41, Charleroi dentist died at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, this morning at 9:10 o'clock. Admitted to the hospital about three weeks ago, he has lingered between life and death for the past week. Anxious inquiries were made since last Wednesday about the well known local figure when his condition became grave. Death was due to uremic poisoning. His wife, Mrs. Phyllis Perry Dubnansky, two sons and mother, Mrs. Mary Dubnansky survive. Complete obituary will be published tomorrow.------Charleroi Mail, 31 May 1950.

OBITUARY: Dr. John Dubnansky

Dr. John Dubnansky, 41, of Craven Hill, died in the Mercy Hospital, May 31, 1950 at 9:10 a.m. He was a graduate of Charleroi high school, and the University of Pittsburgh, in 1934, and was a member of St. Jerome's church and the Knights of Colombus, Charleroi. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Perry Dubnansky, two sons, Jay Perry and Jerry Kent, and his mother Mrs. Mary Dubnansky.----Charleroi Mail, 1 June 1950.

SPORTRAITS: by Johnny Bunardzya Mail Sports Editor

"No newspaperman has a penchant for including eulogies in his works, especially when he has to write about great guys the likes of Dr. John E. Dubnansky, leading Charleroi dentist who passed away yesterday in a Pittsburgh hospital. When the Good Lord tapped 'Doc' on the shoulder, he not only removed one of Charleroi's most successful professional men but also a true sportsman. Shame of it all is that 'Doc's' time to go came too soon--much too soon-- for he was only 41 years old. Death was attributed to uremic poisoning. Because we came to Charleroi in 1946, we didn't know 'Doc' as well as most folks here did. But in the short time we've been here, we came to know and respect 'Doc' as one of the best friends a sports writer could ask for, he was that obliging and helpful. Our first meeting came when 'Doc' was president of the Charleroi Booster Club, an organization made up of sports-minded men from all walks of life for the betterment of high school athletics in the Magic City. A charter member, 'Doc' devoted much time and effort in his spare monents to make kids, especially athletes, happy. 'Doc's' friendliness to athletes and love for sports stems from the time he himself took part in athletics while attending CHS. Always a husky fellow, 'Dub' (as he was known then) was one of Charleroi High's better basketball players. He liked football, baseball and other sports, but basketball was his first love. As a player, 'Doc' played guard on the crack CHS team of 1926-27 which won 21 out of 22 games and captured the sectional championship, only to lose to stronger Bellevue High quint in the first round of the WPIAL Playoffs.

That same 1927 basketball team, whose loss to Bellevue was a keen disappointment to its followers who envisoned the WPIAL title, salvaged some prestige by winning the Class A Washington County championship. Unlike today when all five members of a team are expected to perform equally as sharpshooters, basketball guards in 'Doc's' day did just that--guard. It was rarity for a guard to break into the scoring lineup for more than one, two or possibly three points then only because of free throws. But in the final game of the 1927 Washington County title series, 'Doc' helped spark a 20-12 triumph over Canonsburg with three field goals as a result of his long-range shooting. He made eight points in all to lead the Cougars to victory and emerged as the game's leading scorer. 'Doc', whose playing always had been consistent, hard and unsung until that last game, was honored by tourney officials who named him to a first team position on the all-Class A Washington County Team. Upon graduation from high school in 1927, 'Doc' enrolled in the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Ala., staying there for one year before transferring to Pitt where he received his degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1931. He returned to Charleroi as a full-fledged dentist and became one of the community's leading professional men.

A sportsman of the first water, 'Doc' never turned his back on any worthwhile project that had to do with the betterment of youngsters through the medium of recreation and sports. There was a day last summer in Bill Lee's restaurant when this writer and James (Rab) Currie,CHS football and basketball coach, were seated at a table discussing the Midget League ( organized baseball for boys between 9 and 12 years) which was still in its infancy here. 'Doc' who usually lunched in Lee's, sauntered over tho the table and after politely excusing himself, he started singing the Midget League's praises as one of the finest movements ever undertaken here for the welfare of kids. When he finished, 'Doc' asked if there was anything he could do to lend assistance to the Midget League. Told that everything was working to perfection, 'Doc' reached into his pocket and tossed a $20 bill on the table as his personal contribution toward the cause, without benefit of solicitation. That's just one of the instances which make 'Doc' stand out in the hearts and minds of his many admirers. He was as unselfish, understanding, popular and likeable as they come. He was well-liked by those who knew him personally and by those who only heard about him. He had few, if any, enemies. Although his death is is regarded as an escape from long suffering through illness, it came untimely and tragically. In the prime of life, he had everything to live for and his departure to the Great Beyond is felt keenly by the entire community. Because the Grim Reaper got to him sooner than anyone had a right to expect, we deeply regret that 'Doc' isn't aroung to see for himself just how much he meant to Charleroi. That's because newspapermen , for some inexplicable reason, get around to writing eulogies when it is too late."

------The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, 1 June 1950.

More About John Dubnansky and Phyllis Perry:

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Children of John Dubnansky and Phyllis Perry are:

89 i. Jay Perry⁷ Dubnansky, born Private.

90 ii. Jerry Kent Dubnansky, born Private.

46. Andrew⁶ Gernot (Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 01 April 1908 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 08 May 1982 in Speers, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. He married Hermina Kornosky 02 June 1934 in Holy Ghost, Byzantine, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, daughter of Michael Kornosky and Mary Popovich. She was born 28 July 1912 in Elco, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 08 March 1999 in Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Notes for Andrew Gernot:

Andrew Gernot----- Andrew (Handy Andy) Gernot, of 626 Speers Ave., Speer, died Saturday at 9:35 a.m. in his home. He was 74. Mr. Gernot was born April 1, 1908, in Charleroi, a son of the late John and Helen Coulson Gernot. He was a retired employee of the Allenport Works of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Mr. Gernot had lived in the Charleroi area all of his life. He was a member of the Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, American Legion Post 22 and the Italia Unita Club, all of Charleroi, and the Greek Catholic Union of Russian Brotherhood of the United States of America...

-------Obituary, The Valley Independent, 10 May 1982, Monessen, PA.

More About Andrew Gernot and Hermina Kornosky:

Marriage: 02 June 1934, Holy Ghost, Byzantine, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania

Children of Andrew Gernot and Hermina Kornosky are:

+ 91 i. Dolores Marie⁷ Gernot, born Private.

92 ii. Richard Andrew Gernot, born Private.

48. Margaret⁶ Gernat (Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Michael Hanchin Private, son of Michael Hanchin and Mary Nantus. He was born 22 June 1910 in Stockdale, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 19 February 1998 in Allenport, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA⁷.

Notes for Michael Hanchin:

Michael Hanchin died on 19 February 1998.

More About Michael Hanchin and Margaret Gernat:

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Children of Margaret Gernat and Michael Hanchin are:

93 i. Barbara Marie⁷ Hanchin, born Private.

94 ii. John Milan Hanchin, born Private. He married Ruth Ann Pogorelec Private; born Private.

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+ 95 iii. Lawrence Michael Hanchin, born Private.

49. Helen⁶ Gernat (Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 04 February 1915 in Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 24 December 1987 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA⁸. She married John Kornosky 02 March 1935 in Holy Ghost Byzantine, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, son of Michael Kornosky and Mary Popovich. He was born 12 October 1909 in Long Branch, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 25 February 1976 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA⁹.

Notes for John Kornosky:

John Kornosky----- John Kornosky, 66, of 314 Ninth St., died suddenly yesterday at 11:20 a.m. in the Charleroi Division of Mon Valley Hospital. Mr. Kornosky was born in Long Branch on Oct. 12, 1909, a son of the late Michael and Mary Popovich Kornosky. He was a retired employee of the Allenport plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. and a member of the Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church of Charleroi.------ Obituary, The Valley Independent, Monessen, PA., 26 Feb. 1976.

More About John Kornosky and Helen Gernat:

Marriage: 02 March 1935, Holy Ghost Byzantine, Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania

Children of Helen Gernat and John Kornosky are:

96 i. John⁷ Kornosky, born Abt. 1936 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died Abt. 1936 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 97 ii. Ronald John Kornosky, born Private.

+ 98 iii. Dorothy Helen Kornosky, born Private.

+ 99 iv. Robert Michael Kornosky, born Private.

50. Anna⁶ Gernat (Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Steve Hrabovsky Private, son of Gaspar Hrabovsky and Rosa Belej. He was born Private.

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Children of Anna Gernat and Steve Hrabovsky are:

100 i. Stephanie Ann⁷ Hrabovsky, born Private. She married Lawrence Asher Private; born Private.

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+ 101 ii. Andrew John Hrabovsky, born Private.

51. Mary⁶ Gernat (Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Peter Oresick Private, son of Stefán Oresick and Anna Rudowsky. He was born 12 July 1913 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 24 April 1999 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

Notes for Peter Oresick:

As a boy one of Pete's jobs was to take the family cow to pasture at the end of Ford City in Graff Hollow, near the present intersection of Rt. 66 and Fifth Avenue. After school he would bring the cow back. The cow's name was "Cherry" and this became a nickname for Pete.

When Pete was older, he was known for sitting on the front porch reading Western paperback novels. One of the cowboy heros was named "Chappy" and this became another nickname for Pete.

Pete graduated from Ford City High School on 26, May 1932. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Athletic Society. He lettered in Baseball in 1930.

In 1935-1937 Pete belonged the the Pennsylvania National Guard. From a photograph we know that he was in trainning at Indiantown Gap, Pa. from 16 August through 31 August 1935. His unit was called up for guard duty during the disasterous floods of 1936. He was assigned to the Vandergrift, Pa. area. With him in this unit were John Varholla and Whitely Suhorsky.

Pete served in the U.S. Army during World War II. From his discharge papers we know the following. He was inducted into the Army on 18 Jan 1943. He entered active service on 25 Jan 1943 at Camp George C. Meade, MD. His organization was Company C 239th Engineer Construction Battalion. His military occupational specialty was Rigger 189. He served in the following campaigns, New Guinea and South Philippines Liberation. Pete received the following decorations and Citations: American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon w/2 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal World War II.

Pete departed the U.S. for the Asia-Pacific Theater on 6 Jan 1944 and arrived there on 3 feb 1944. He departed for the U.S. on 31 Dec 1945 and arrived on 16 Jan 1946. He received an Honorable Discarge on 23 Jan 1946 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. His rank was Technician Fourth Grade.

While in the Pacific Pete met several Ford City natives including Andy Zubik and Mike Wolosonovich.

Peter Oresick, Ford City

"Peter Oresick, 85, of 818 Sixth Ave., Ford City died Saturday, April 24, 1999 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township... Mr. Oresick was employed at the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries, Ford city, retiring from Works 4 with 43 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ford City, where he was a member of both, the Holy Name Society and the church choir. He was a pirohi worker and also was a past secretary and treasurer. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II, where he served in the Pacific. He was a lifelong resident of the area..."----- Obiturary, The Leader Times, Kittanning, PA, 24 April 1999.

More About Peter Oresick:

Burial: 26 April 1999, St. Mary's Ukrainian Cemetery, Ford City, Armstrong, PA, USA

More About Peter Oresick and Mary Gernat:

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Children of Mary Gernat and Peter Oresick are:

+ 102 i. Robert John⁷ Oresick, born Private.

103 ii. Lawrence Steven Oresick, born Private.

+ 104 iii. Peter Michael Oresick, born Private.

52. Olga⁶ Gernat (Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Michael George Chechak Private, son of Andrew Chechak and Anna Vargac. He was born Private.

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Children of Olga Gernat and Michael Chechak are:

105 i. Michael John⁷ Chechak, born Private. He married Patricia Conklin Private; born Private.

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106 ii. Andrew James Chechak, born Private. He married Catherine (Dolly) May Snyder Private; born Private.

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107 iii. Dolores Ann Chechak, born Private. She married Roy Bays Atha Private; born Private.

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53. John⁶ Varhola (Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹)¹⁰ was born 11 January 1916 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 03 June 1990. He married (1) Betty Unknown Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Unknown Unknown Private. She was born Private.

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Child of John Varhola and Unknown Unknown is:

108 i. Son⁷ Varhola, born Private.

55. Mary⁶ Varhola (Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married John "Chuckie" Kotyk Private, son of Gregory Kotyk and Xenia Barna. He was born Private.

More About John Kotyk and Mary Varhola:

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Children of Mary Varhola and John Kotyk are:

+ 109 i. Dennis Jonathan⁷ Kotyk, born Private.

+ 110 ii. Alan David Kotyk, born Private.

+ 111 iii. Daria Marie Kotyk, born Private.

56. Irene⁶ Varhola (Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 28 January 1925 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died May 1980 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA. She married George Bell. He was born 18 January 1918, and died June 1987 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.

Children of Irene Varhola and George Bell are:

+ 112 i. Allen Michael⁷ Bell, born Private.

113 ii. Michael Bell, born Private. He married Leslie Susan Unknown Private; born Private.

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+ 114 iii. Joanne Bell, born Private.

115 iv. Raymond George Bell, born Private.

57. Michael⁶ Varhola (Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Betty Pearson Private. She was born Private.

More About Michael Varhola and Betty Pearson:

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Child of Michael Varhola and Betty Pearson is:

116 i. Son⁷ Varhola, born Private.

58. John Kay⁶ Mikula (Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 06 July 1914 in Tarentum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 06 June 1995 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. He married Betty Jane Cravener 25 October 1952 in St. Mary's Ukrainian, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, daughter of Charles Cravener and Elizabeth Mohr. She was born 07 June 1921 in McGrann, Armstrong, PA, USA, and died 07 August 1984 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

Notes for John Kay Mikula:

OBITUARIES: John Mikula

"John Kay Mikula, 80, of 1610 Fifth Ave., Ford City died Tuesday, June 6, 1995 at his home. He was born July 6, 1914 in Charleroi to Andrew and Susan (Kolcun) Mikula.

He (John) spent most of his life in Ford City. He was a reporter and photographer for the Leader Times for 38 years and spent the time since his retirement as a weekly columnist. He was a navy veteran of World War II.

He was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was a member of the Ford City American Legion and a charter member as well as a life member of the Ford City VFW. He was a member of the Ford City Hall of Fame Board of Governors and was also inducted into the Hall of Fame."---- Leader Times, Kittanning, Pa., June 7, 1995.

Chronicler of Ford City life, Mikula dies--- By Patrick Shuster , Staff Writer.

FORD CITY--- John Mikula, former Leader Times reporter and columnist for more that 40 years, died at his home yesterday. An obituary appears on Page 3. Mikula, who was a reporter for the Leader Times from May 1948 to January 1987, continued to write weekly columns for the paper after his retirement. During his nearly 40 years as a reporter, Mikula covered Ford City Council and Armstrong County courts and commissioner, state and local police and wrote feature articles. He also wrote about weddings, births, deaths, high school dances and graduations. Mikula was born in Tarentum July 6, 1914, to Andrew and Susan Mikula. His father, a glass melter for PPG, moved the family from Tarentum to Charleroi and then to Ford City. When Mikula graduated from Ford City High School, he got a job as a glassworker with PPG, while at the same time attending classes at the University of Pittsburgh. During his journalism and literature studies at the university, Mikula gained writing experience by reporting and editing for the Pitt News and the Pitt Panther magazine, as well as the Pittsburgh Plate Glass company magazine. While in college, Mikula served 30 months in the Navy During World War II, where he landed on the beach of Normandy, escorted President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Yalta Conference and the king of Saudi Arabia to a meeting with the president and kings of Egypt and Ethiopia. Mikula began his career at the Leader Times after his graduation from Pitt in May of 1948 when he asked former editor Wayne Owen for a job. Owen wanted him to start on a Saturday, but Mikula had a company picnic to attend at PPG. His first Leader Times story was coverage of the company picnic. John Englert was Ford City Borough Council president when Mikula coverd the body. He said: "He was a good man. A fair man. He had a heart of gold. John was a good reporter and always believed in presenting the truth no matter what," said Englert. "He was able to be fair and tell the whole story from both sides. John knew how to spin stories about people. He told real people stories and could always see the funny side of serious things," added Englert. Englert who served on the Ford City Hall of Fame board with Mikula, also said, " As the oldest member of the group, he always gave us good advice on how things should be done." John Lukowsky of Ford City, a friend and poker buddy of Mikula's, said, "He lived a normal life like everyone else." Lukowsky, who met Mikula when they stayed at the same rooming house at Pitt, said he knew Mikula for at least 50 years and were close friends the entire time. "He was friendly and very easy to get to know. What friends he had were very close to him," said Lukowsky. The two also played poker together once a month with a group called "FRSTMRS" which was derived from the first initials of the players, he said. "John was a fairly good poker player. He liked to play cards. John was well respected by everyone he knew. Some people got angry with him at times for stories he wrote, but he wrote things the way he saw them," he said. "He didn't have an ax to grind with people." Michael O'Hare, current managing editor of the Leader Times, worked with Mikula in the early 1970's.

"John's style of reporting is missing in journalism today. Not an event went on that he missed. For much of his career he worked six days a week and had to go out on his one day off, Sunday, to cover events, like awards banquets and the like." John B. McCue, former solicitor for Ford City Borough Council, said, "John was a well-respect man. At the meetings we would joke about whether to accept the secrretary's minutes or John's news story." McCue knew Mikula for years since they were neighbors in Ford City and while they both attended Pitt at the same time. "John wrote stories about the people of Ford City. Someone should staple them together and make a book from them. His stories captured the essence of the people and life in Ford City," he said of Mikula's work. " John was a kind man and a fair reporter. He was a good husband and father and he was very active in the community," he said. "He was one of the most outstanding citizens of Ford City." "I stopped in to see John last week and he was not well. He was in a weakened state, but I had no idea he was close to death," said McCue. "He told me once to stop by anytime and I did. I'm glad I got to see him before he passed away."

More About John Kay Mikula:

Burial: Unknown, St. Mary's Ukrainian Cemetery, Armstrong, PA, USA

Notes for Betty Jane Cravener:

"Betty Jane Cravener was a 1939 graduate of Ford City High School. On Oct. 25, 1952, she married John "Kay" Mikula (B: July 6, 1914). John worked as a reporter for the Leader-Times newspaper in Kittanning. Betty worked as a clerk at Freidland's clothing store in Ford City. They made their home at 1610 5 th Ave., Ford City. They raised one daughter: Susan... --- Mathew Lerner, Cravener Family History, Mildred Lankerd-Thomas Genealogy Library, Kittanning, PA.

More About Betty Jane Cravener:

Burial: Unknown, St. Mary's Ukrainian Cemetery, Armstrong, PA, USA

More About John Mikula and Betty Cravener:

Marriage: 25 October 1952, St. Mary's Ukrainian, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania

Child of John Mikula and Betty Cravener is:

+ 117 i. Susan Kay⁷ Mikula, born Private.

59. Margaret⁶ Mikula (Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 03 September 1916 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 04 November 1975 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. She married Peter J. Bernot, son of George Bernot and Anna Masnick. He was born 20 September 1913 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 07 February 1989 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA¹¹.

Notes for Peter J. Bernot:

"He was a lifelong resident of this area and retired from the casting hall of PPG in April of 1973 after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Ukrainian Sicz Assn., the American Greek Catholic Union, and social member of the VFW and CU Club of Ford City."---- Leader Times, Kittanning, Pa.

Children of Margaret Mikula and Peter Bernot are:

118 i. James⁷ Bernot, born Private.

+ 119 ii. Barbara Jean Bernot, born 09 June 1938 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 June 1987 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 120 iii. Dorothy Ann Bernot, born Private.

60. Susan⁶ Mikula (Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 17 November 1918 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 09 January 1999 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. She married Charles Andrew Janovsky 24 August 1939 in Holy Trinity Church, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Joseph Janovsky and Anna Stolar. He was born 14 October 1916 in Ford Cliff, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 03 April 1982 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA¹².

Notes for Charles Andrew Janovsky:

"Always active in sports, he was a star football player in high school and was instrumental in forming the Ford City Little League and the former Ford City Pony Baseball League.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Ford City, the C.U. Lodge of Ford City, and a former member of the Ford City Kiwanis Club, having served as chairman of the Youth Committee. He was a retired employee of PPG Industries in Ford City."---- Leader Times, Kittanning.

More About Charles Janovsky and Susan Mikula:

Marriage: 24 August 1939, Holy Trinity Church, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

Children of Susan Mikula and Charles Janovsky are:

+ 121 i. Robert J.⁷ Janovsky, born Private.

122 ii. Rosemary Janovsky, born Private. She married Steven Zemaneck Private; born Private.

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+ 123 iii. Charles Joseph Janovsky, born Private.

124 iv. Linda Susan Janovsky, born Private. She married John Joseph Eroh Private; born Private.

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61. Mary Emma⁶ Mikula (Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 08 September 1922 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 07 December 1989 in Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA. She married Harold Edgar George 05 October 1947 in Manor Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Russell George and Teresa Miller. He was born Abt. 1922 in Parks Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 03 July 1954.

More About Harold George and Mary Mikula:

Marriage: 05 October 1947, Manor Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA

Children of Mary Mikula and Harold George are:

+ 125 i. Andrea⁷ George, born Private.

126 ii. David Russell George, born Private.

62. Jan⁶ Kolcun (Michal⁵, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Unknown Unknown Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Jan Kolcun and Unknown Unknown are:

+ 127 i. Milka⁷ Kolcun, born Private.

128 ii. Stefan Kolcun, born Private.

129 iii. Jan Kolcun, born Private.

130 iv. Maria Kolcun, born Private.

131 v. Christina Kolcun, born Private.

132 vi. Stano Kolcun, born Private.

65. Anna⁶ Kolcun (Michal⁵, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Unknown in Polanovce, Austria-Hungary, and died Bef. 1985 in Presov, Czechoslovakia. She married Stefan Balog Private. He was born Private.

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Child of Anna Kolcun and Stefan Balog is:

133 i. Stefan⁷ Balog, born Private.

66. Sofia⁶ Kolcun (Michal⁵, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Unknown in Polanovce, Czechoslovakia, and died 1993 in Polanovce, Czechoslovakia. She married Matej Zahurancsik Private. He was born Private.

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Child of Sofia Kolcun and Matej Zahurancsik is:

134 i. Stefan⁷ Zahurancsik, born Private. He married Unknown Unknown Private; born Private.

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67. Joseph⁶ Kolcun (Michal⁵, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Elizabeth Unknown Private. She was born Private.

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Child of Joseph Kolcun and Elizabeth Unknown is:

135 i. Peter⁷ Kolcun, born Private. He married Unknown Unknown Private; born Private.

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75. Martha⁶ Todic (Anna⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Andrew Shepelak Private, son of Nicholas Shepelak and Sophie Slepecs. He was born 10 April 1916 in Acme, Pennsylvania, USA¹³, and died 06 January 1969 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA¹⁴.

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Children of Martha Todic and Andrew Shepelak are:

136 i. Elizabeth Ann⁷ Shepelak, born Private. She married Kenneth John Kvartek Private; born Private.

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137 ii. Andrew Milan Shepelak, born Private.

76. Mildred Ann⁶ Todic (Anna⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married John Jr. Psak Private, son of John Psak and Anna Bonga. He was born Private.

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Children of Mildred Todic and John Psak are:

138 i. David John⁷ Psak, born Private.

+ 139 ii. Joan Ellen Psak, born Private.

140 iii. Carol Ann Psak, born 29 February 1960 in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 July 1982 in Conneaut Lake, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA¹⁴.

Notes for Carol Ann Psak:

Death Notices, Psak-- Carol A., 22, of ... Charleroi, died Saturday, July 17, 1982, at 10:48 p.m. in Spencer Hospital, Meadville, Pa., from injuries received in a boating accident on Conneaut Lake earlier that day... Solemn Liturgy in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Charlelroi.--- Valley Independent, Monessen, PA, 19 July 1982.

District woman killed in lake boat crash:

Two women, including a 22-year-old Carroll Twp. resident were killed Saturday night in a boating accident on Conneaut Lake when the 50-foot ferry boat they were aboard with other members of a college sorority was slammed in the darkness by a 17-foot cruiser. Killed in the accident were Carol A. Psak, ...of Charleroi, and Carol Aiken, 19, of Reynoldsville. In addition, 32 other persons were injured in the crash... Miss Psak ... had graduated cum laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in May and was employed as a systems analyst with Westinghouse Telecommunication Center of Pittsburgh. The accident occurred at 9:40 p.m. as 23 members and guests of IUP's two Delta Gamma sorority, including Miss Psak and Miss Aiken, were aboard the Redwing, a steel-hulled ferryboat that had just begun making its last run of the day from Conneaut Lake Park. There were 37 people aboard the 50-year-old ferryboat, which links local beaches, the town of Conneaut Lake and the amusement park. The craft can carry 50 passengers. The sorority sisters were spending the weekend at the Conneaut Lake home of Lynn Remo when the group decided to take the ferry to the popular amusement park. Ruth Riesenman, the sorority's faculty adviser, said the gathering was "a reunion weekend. It was open to our recent graduates. It was a chance for them all to get together." ... Authorities were trying to determine the 17-foot speedboat , occupied by three people, hit the ferry. The sorority members were on the top deck of the craft when the accident occurred. State Fish Commission officials, who have jurisdiction in the case, were questioning witnesses and examining the two craft in an effort to piece together the details of the accident. "It was a very dark night, no stars and no moon ," said Lloyd Holland, president of Conneaut Lake Cruises, Inc., which owns the Redwing. " It's always hard to see on the lake, but it seems to me you could always pick up silouettes. "... The cruiser collided with the ferryboat just forward of amidsips, according to authorities. Holland said the ferryboat, piloted by Zane Teslik, 20, of Zelienople, 20, had running lights on its bow, stern, and amidships... The rescue attempt was one of the largest in Crawford County, according to the Meadville edition of the Times-News. Ambulances from six surrounding communities rushed to the scene and the Crawford County Scuba Team assemblrd at Midway Beasch and entered the water to search for victims... The ferryboats are a Conneaut Lake tradition and have been part of of the resort life there since at least the turn of the century. In the 1920's there were dancing boats on the Lake... Carol A. Psak was graduated with high honors and first in her class in 1978 from the Donora Campus of Ringgold High School. She was born Feb. 29, 1960 in North Carleroi... She was a member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church Charleroi. Miss Psak had been listed in "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities," and had been a University Senator, charter member of Delta Gamma and a Phi Beta Lambda officer. She also had an LIEP intenship, Pi Omega Pi Honorary and MENSA and had been a residence hall counselor at IUP and a secretarial assistant in the university's School of Business. Last fall, she was Data Processing and Accounting student instructor at Altoona Area School District...----- The Valley Independent, Monessen, PA, 19 July 1982.

More About Carol Ann Psak:

Burial: Unknown, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Twp., Washington, PA, USA

+ 141 iv. Maribeth Psak, born Private.

77. Jan⁶ Bujnak (Alzbeta⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Teresa Sedlak Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Jan Bujnak and Teresa Sedlak are:

+ 142 i. Martha⁷ Bujnak, born Private.

143 ii. Jana Bujnak, born Private.

144 iii. Jan Bujnak, born Private.

78. Anna E.⁶ Crownover (Mary⁵ Lettrich, Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 26 February 1926 in Kittanning Twp., Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, USA, and died 02 February 1990 in ACMH, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA. She married Claude S. Rodgers, son of Charles Rodgers and Catherine Shields. He was born 17 August 1919 in Donegal Twp., Butler Co., Pennsylvania, USA, and died 08 April 1991 in ACMH, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA.

Children of Anna Crownover and Claude Rodgers are:

145 i. Bernard J.⁷ Rodgers, born Private.

146 ii. Rose M. Rodgers, born Private. She married Unknown Dobrosky Private; born Private.

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147 iii. Judith Rodgers, born Private. She married Thomas Sidora Private; born Private.

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83. James Willard⁶ Erdley (Susan⁵ Lettrich, Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 22 November 1933 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 10 June 1983 in Louisville, Ky. He married (1) Enola E. Bartles Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Virginia Pauline Drake Private. She was born Private.

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Child of James Erdley and Enola Bartles is:

148 i. Debra Ann⁷ Erdley, born Private. She married Vernon Guy Adams Private; born Private.

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Children of James Erdley and Virginia Drake are:

149 i. Charlene⁷ Erdley, born Private.

150 ii. James Randall Erdley, born Private.

151 iii. David J. Erdley, born Private.

152 iv. Chad M. Erdley, born Private.

153 v. Patrick A. Erdley, born Private.

84. Howard Donald⁶ Erdley (Susan⁵ Lettrich, Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Judy Eileen Rishel Private, daughter of Walter Rishel and Gladys Helman. She was born Private.

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Child of Howard Erdley and Judy Rishel is:

154 i. Howard Donald Jr.⁷ Erdley, born Private. He married Roberta Roseline Newsom Private; born Private.

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87. Martin L.⁶ Erdley (Susan⁵ Lettrich, Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Olivia Ann Rosborough Private, daughter of Laird Rosborough and Bernajean Shaffer. She was born Private.

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Child of Martin Erdley and Olivia Rosborough is:

155 i. Clint C.⁷ Erdley, born Private. He married Tina Kiser Private; born Private.

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88. Robert Eugene⁶ Erdley (Susan⁵ Lettrich, Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married (1) Kathy Margaret Anthony Private, daughter of Harry Anthony and Mary Flanders. She was born 24 April 1946 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 11 January 1994 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. He married (2) Karen Lynn Holowach Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Robert Erdley and Kathy Anthony are:

+ 156 i. Robert Scott⁷ Erdley, born Private.

157 ii. Sonya Erdley, born Private.

+ 158 iii. Christina Lynn Erdley, born Private.

Generation No. 7

91. Dolores Marie⁷ Gernot (Andrew⁶, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married James E. Monroe Private, son of William Monroe and Marie Schiffgens. He was born 05 November 1936 in Ford City, Armstrong, PA, USA, and died 29 July 2000 in Meadville Medical Center, Crawford, PA, USA.

Notes for James E. Monroe:

James E. Monroe, formerly of Ford City

"...Mr. Monroe retired from PPG Industries in 1997 after 43 years of service. He served as a staff sergeant with the Army on active duty and reserves for 23 years, serving in Greenland and Germany. He received a citation for outstanding service during enlistment and reserves from the Army. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Americas Church, Conneaut Lake, where he was an Eucharistic Minister, lector, RCIA team committee and served on the bingo committee of the church for 13 years. His other memberships included past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 6037 and past member of Ford City Eagles. Mr. Monroe enjoyed his dog, yard work, motorcycles and cars... "----- Leader Times, Kittanning, PA July 2000.

More About James E. Monroe:

Cause of Death: lung cancer

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Child of Dolores Gernot and James Monroe is:

159 i. William James⁸ Monroe, born Private.

95. Lawrence Michael⁷ Hanchin (Margaret⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Cynthia Marie Kijowski Private, daughter of Edmund Kijowski and Irene Kovac. She was born Private.

More About Lawrence Hanchin and Cynthia Kijowski:

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Children of Lawrence Hanchin and Cynthia Kijowski are:

160 i. Lori Lynn⁸ Hanchin, born Private.

161 ii. Timothy Michael Hanchin, born Private.

162 iii. Sarah Marie Hanchin, born Private.

97. Ronald John⁷ Kornosky (Helen⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Evelyn Louise Gladden Private, daughter of James Gladden and Irma Peterman. She was born Private.

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Children of Ronald Kornosky and Evelyn Gladden are:

163 i. Sally Ann⁸ Kornosky, born Private. She married Michael David Mest Private; born Private.

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+ 164 ii. Michael James Kornosky, born Private.

165 iii. Kevin John Kornosky, born Private. He married Sarah Rebecca White Private; born Private.

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166 iv. Karen Anne Kornosky, born Private.

98. Dorothy Helen⁷ Kornosky (Helen⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married David Michael Mayernik Private, son of Michael Mayernik and Helen Malinchak. He was born Private.

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Children of Dorothy Kornosky and David Mayernik are:

167 i. David Michael Jr.⁸ Mayernik, born Private.

168 ii. Jeremy Marc Mayernik, born Private.

169 iii. Rebekah Ann Mayernik, born Private.

99. Robert Michael⁷ Kornosky (Helen⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Anita Lynn Henstock Private, daughter of Richard Henstock and Ann Marotta. She was born Private.

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Children of Robert Kornosky and Anita Henstock are:

170 i. Robert Michael Jr.⁸ Kornosky, born Private.

171 ii. Daniel Richard Kornosky, born Private.

101. Andrew John⁷ Hrabovsky (Anna⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married (1) Patricia Ann Brutton Private, daughter of James Donald Brutton. She was born Private. He married (2) Unknown Unknown Private. She was born Private. He married (3) Rebeca Unknown Private. She was born Private.

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Child of Andrew Hrabovsky and Patricia Brutton is:

172 i. Anna Belle⁸ Hrabovsky, born Private.

Child of Andrew Hrabovsky and Unknown Unknown is:

173 i. David⁸ Hrabovsky, born Private.

Child of Andrew Hrabovsky and Rebeca Unknown is:

174 i. Steven Michael⁸ Hrabovsky, born Abt. 1978; died 27 October 1997 in St. Louis, MO, USA¹⁵.

102. Robert John⁷ Oresick (Mary⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married (1) Patricia Orzel Private, daughter of Stanley Orzel and Sue Unknown. She was born Private. He married (2) Leslie Elka Sills Private. She was born Private.

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Child of Robert Oresick and Leslie Sills is:

175 i. Eric Sills⁸ Oresick, born Private.

104. Peter Michael⁷ Oresick (Mary⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Stephanie Lane Flom Private, daughter of William Flom and Edith Hirsch. She was born Private.

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Children of Peter Oresick and Stephanie Flom are:

176 i. William Gregory⁸ Oresick, born Private.

177 ii. Jacob Stefan Oresick, born Private.

178 iii. David Max Oresick, born Private.

109. Dennis Jonathan⁷ Kotyk (Mary⁶ Varhola, Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Kerry Wule Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Dennis Kotyk and Kerry Wule are:

179 i. Ryan⁸ Kotyk, born Private.

180 ii. Chase Carlton Kotyk, born Private.

110. Alan David⁷ Kotyk (Mary⁶ Varhola, Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Mary Ann Bagan Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Alan Kotyk and Mary Bagan are:

181 i. Christopher Alan⁸ Kotyk, born Private.

182 ii. John Gregory Kotyk, born Private.

183 iii. Paul Joseph Kotyk, born Private.

111. Daria Marie⁷ Kotyk (Mary⁶ Varhola, Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married John Gardynik Private. He was born Private.

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Children of Daria Kotyk and John Gardynik are:

184 i. Lydia Marie⁸ Gardynik, born Private.

185 ii. Adele Gardynik, born Private.

112. Allen Michael⁷ Bell (Irene⁶ Varhola, Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Vera Unknown Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Allen Bell and Vera Unknown are:

186 i. Son⁸ Bell, born Private.

187 ii. Son Bell, born Private.

188 iii. Son Bell, born Private.

114. Joanne⁷ Bell (Irene⁶ Varhola, Pauline (Appolonia)⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Michael Demeo Private. He was born Private.

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Child of Joanne Bell and Michael Demeo is:

189 i. Michael⁸ Demeo, born Private.

117. Susan Kay⁷ Mikula (John Kay⁶, Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married (1) Lawrence David Goyda Private, son of Michael Goyda and Jean Angelo. He was born Private. She married (2) Darwin Gustave Miller Private. He was born Private.

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Child of Susan Mikula and Lawrence Goyda is:

190 i. Sage⁸ Goyda, born Private.

119. Barbara Jean⁷ Bernot (Margaret⁶ Mikula, Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born 09 June 1938 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 17 June 1987 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. She married Paul Kanish Private, son of George Kanish and Anna Larko. He was born Private.

Notes for Barbara Jean Bernot:

" Barbara J. "B.J." Kanish, 49, of 3441 McKinley Park Way, Blasdel, N.Y., formerly of Ford City, died Wednesday in Armstrong County Health Center... She was employed as secretary for the Frontier School District in N.Y., where she resided for 22 years. She was a member of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Blasdell, N.Y."---- Leader Times, Kittanning, Pa.

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Children of Barbara Bernot and Paul Kanish are:

191 i. Paul⁸ Kanish,Jr., born Private.

192 ii. Debora Kanish, born Private.

193 iii. Dianne Kanish, born Private.

120. Dorothy Ann⁷ Bernot (Margaret⁶ Mikula, Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married William (Nap) Baillie, Jr. Private, son of William Baillie and Marian Goodwin. He was born Private.

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Children of Dorothy Bernot and William Baillie are:

+ 194 i. Lydia⁸ Baillie, born Private.

195 ii. Margie Baillie, born Private.

121. Robert J.⁷ Janovsky (Susan⁶ Mikula, Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Jackie Harden Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Robert Janovsky and Jackie Harden are:

196 i. Amy Elizabeth⁸ Janovsky, born Private. She married Unknown Young Private; born Private.

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197 ii. Rebecca Janovsky, born Private.

123. Charles Joseph⁷ Janovsky (Susan⁶ Mikula, Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Carol Ann Doms Private, daughter of Richard Doms and Dorothy Hagar. She was born Private.

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Children of Charles Janovsky and Carol Doms are:

198 i. Charles Richard⁸ Janovsky, born Private.

199 ii. Christopher Alan Janovsky, born Private.

200 iii. Michael Janovsky, born Private.

125. Andrea⁷ George (Mary Emma⁶ Mikula, Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married David Kaczor Private. He was born Private.

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Children of Andrea George and David Kaczor are:

201 i. Alexander Philip⁸ Kaczor, born Private.

202 ii. Marc Andrew Kaczor, born Private.

127. Milka⁷ Kolcun (Jan⁶, Michal⁵, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Stano Unknown Private. He was born Private.

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Children of Milka Kolcun and Stano Unknown are:

203 i. Daughter⁸ Unknown, born Private.

204 ii. Daughter Unknown, born Private.

139. Joan Ellen⁷ Psak (Mildred Ann⁶ Todic, Anna⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Lawrence Michael DiBarry Private. He was born Private.

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Children of Joan Psak and Lawrence DiBarry are:

205 i. John Alexander⁸ DiBarry, born Private.

206 ii. Bethany Carol DiBarry, born Private.

207 iii. Katrina DiBarry, born Private.

208 iv. Mark DiBarry, born Private.

141. Maribeth⁷ Psak (Mildred Ann⁶ Todic, Anna⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Albert C. II Peters Private. He was born Private.

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Children of Maribeth Psak and Albert Peters are:

209 i. Lauren Elyse⁸ Peters, born Private.

210 ii. Albert C. III Peters, born Private.

142. Martha⁷ Bujnak (Jan⁶, Alzbeta⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Rudolf Zumrik Private. He was born Private.

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Child of Martha Bujnak and Rudolf Zumrik is:

211 i. Lucas⁸ Zumrik, born Private.

156. Robert Scott⁷ Erdley (Robert Eugene⁶, Susan⁵ Lettrich, Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Jackie Adams Private, daughter of Robert Adams and Ardell Unknown. She was born Private.

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Children of Robert Erdley and Jackie Adams are:

212 i. Robert Justin⁸ Erdley, born Private.

213 ii. Jessica Kathleen Lousie Erdley, born Private.

158. Christina Lynn⁷ Erdley (Robert Eugene⁶, Susan⁵ Lettrich, Elizabeth⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married Kenneth Richard Craven Private, son of William Craven and Betty Vanslyke. He was born Private.

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Child of Christina Erdley and Kenneth Craven is:

214 i. Nicholas⁸ Craven, born Private.

Generation No. 8

164. Michael James⁸ Kornosky (Ronald John⁷, Helen⁶ Gernat, Helen⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. He married Arlene Unknown Private. She was born Private.

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Children of Michael Kornosky and Arlene Unknown are:

215 i. Megan⁹ Kornosky, born Private.

216 ii. Brandon Kornosky, born Private.

194. Lydia⁸ Baillie (Dorothy Ann⁷ Bernot, Margaret⁶ Mikula, Susan⁵ Kolcun, Anna⁴ Triscs, John³, John², Mathias¹) was born Private. She married George Bowser Private. He was born Private.

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Children of Lydia Baillie and George Bowser are:

217 i. Scott⁹ Bowser, born Private.

218 ii. Dane Bowser, born Private.

Endnotes

1. Olsavica Church Records.

2. Gravestone.

3. Obituary.

4. Gravestone.

5. Obituary.

6. Gravestone.

7. SSDI.

8. Obituary.

9. Gravestone.

10. William...Chomiak.

11. SSDI.

12. Obituary.

13. Funeral Card.

14. Gravestone.

15. Obituary.