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IN MEMORY of a
COAL MINER
The following
Northern Coal Field Miners rode their last trip of cars
underground. May they now find the peace and
serenity they never had as an Anthracite Coal
Miner.
Thomas (Tim) Anderscavage, 1919-2011, May 24,
Wilkes Barre Twp.
Joseph Glinsky Sr., 1916-2011, May 23, Troop.
Jacob Andrew Yurgosky, 1916-2011, June 2,
Dunmore.
Willard H. (Bill) Gensel, 1925-2011, June 7,
Shickshinny.
Andrew Gaidos Sr. 2011 June 19, Scranton.
Joseph K. Butler, 1934-2011, June 28, Blakely.
Michael Mirch, 1915-2011, July 6, Avoca.
John Zubkoff Sr. 1926-2011, July 21,
Ashley.
Livio Victor Joseph Laurenti, 1918-2011,
August 3, Tamaqua.
Stanley Dragon, 1928-2011, August 3,
Avoca.
Benjamin M. Fortese Sr. 1923-2011, August
8, Dunmore.
Joseph L. Barrese, 1927-2011, August 21, Jermyn.
Leo Cecci, 1917-2011, August 29, Clarks Summit.
Edward J. Gupko, 1922-2011, September 6,
Plains Township.
Michael E. Kuhar, 1916-2011, September
18, West Wyoming.
Joseph J. Bedosky, 1920-2011, September
19, Plymouth.
John J. Gadomski, 1927-2011, September
22, Wyoming, John was the
last surviving miner of the Knox Mine Disaster
on Jan. 22, 1959.
John F. Poslusney, 1928-2011, September
25, Pittston Twp.
Leonard J. Sulzinski, 1920-2011 November
19, Wilkes Barre. Dorrance Colliery.
Joseph J. Sofa Jr. 1927-2011, November
20, W. B. Township.
Thomas J. Creedon, 2011, November 22,
Moosic.
Stanley J. Mockus, 1924-2011, November 23,
Carbondale.
Willard G. Scutt, 1916-2011, December 4,
NYC, formally from Plains.
Andrew J. Kockinski, 1926-2012, January
2, Wilkes Barre, Whitehouse Beach Delaware.
Esdras Ellsworth Weidow, 1915-2012, February
2, Covington Twp.
Howard F. Murphey, 1907-2012, February 2.
Clarks Summit.
Joseph Prestys, 1919-2012, January 30,
Carbondale.
Stephen Klem, 1926-2012, March 4,
Olyphant.
Charles P Angelo, 1920-2012, March 13,
Plains.
Henry S. "Lutzy" Litchkofski, 1918-2012,
March 24, Honey Pot, Nanticoke.
Leonard Endza, 1934-2012, March 25,
Harding.
James Hugh McGeever, 1922-2012, April 5,
Dorrance Township.
Walter H. Regeski, 1918-2012, April 12,
Scranton.
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Franklin Mine Car
2010 Restoration Project:
 Mine Car Restoration Project Story
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Blue Coal Huber Breaker Chemical
Fire Fighting Car restoration 2011 Project has
been completed.
The finished car was delivered to the
Lackawanna County Coal Mine at McDade Park,
Scranton, on Wednesday November 23, 2011.
The car has been completely
disassembled and all wood was discarded, the
car was dismantled down to the wheels. The
frame was re-constructed with rough cut Hemlock
lumber from the Lake Carey Saw Mill. Wheels,
bearings and journals were disassembled,
cleaned, greased, re-assembled, then bolted to the
frame. The frame and cross beams required 12
mortise and tendon joints. All new cross rods were installed, the
draw rod assembly was cleaned and re-installed.
A new floor of 2" thick oak was installed. The 4 bumper blocks and plates were attached.
The 25 gallon chemical tank was restored, painted and
mounted. Both equipment boxes were constructed with lumber
from the mine. All bolts, nuts, washers and metal parts were
greased to make it easer for the next FOOL to
rebuild the car in another 40 years. Carl
Orechovsky.
Donations are now being accepted
for the second car of this one of a kind set
being reconstructed. This will be
Mine Car
Project 12. You can help by sending a donation
to: Old Forge Coal Mine, 1214 Lori Lane, Old
Forge Pa. 18518.
Estimated project cost
$1150.00
Your help is needed!!!!!!!!
Moving to Old Forge.
Start of dismantling the carriage.
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Mine Map of Old Forge.
Several researchers asked
for a map showing locations of the mines of Old Forge. This
street map has all the Breakers, Shafts, Slopes,
Drifts, and Air Fans marked on it. Click on the
map to enlarge it
Hayna or
No! Dontcha ?
We are
an IRS 501 (c) (3) TAX EXEMPT charitable organization, incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
as a non-profit corporation, Pa.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who we are:
We are a group of diverse researchers dedicated to the
preservation of Anthracite Coal Mining history and the
preservation of our heritage for future
generations. We rely on
donations and grants for office supplies and
funds to conduct research, restore, and acquire
coal mining equipment.
What we do:
Research and post the history of coal mining in
Old Forge, and the Anthracite Coal Field, search for the names of miners killed
in the mines of Old Forge, educate our new
generation about their heritage. Search for hard
to find publications, reports, manuals, stories
about coal mining and local area history. We are host to
the Anthracite Archives, an easy to use, on line repository
for all the Anthracite coal mining information
and history we can locate.
What is in our
future:
Research and create additional pages for the
industries, churches, history, and schools of
Old Forge. Provide an
educational display about coal mining and
history at local events. Rebuild all the mine
cars on display at the Lackawanna County Coal
mine, McDade Park, Scranton. Assist other non-profit
groups with similar interest.
How you can
help:
Please Send
a donation. Checks can be made to "Old
Forge Coal Mine",
mail to:
Old Forge Coal Mine, 1214 Lori Lane, Old Forge,
Pa. 18518.
With the state budget severely cut we are in
desperate need of funding resources and supplies.
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