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Coal Miners Memorial
Lancashire No. 18 Mine,
Shanktown,
near Starford,
Green Twp.,
Indiana County,
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

A Memorial to the Coal Miners that mined the Bituminous Coal seams of the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Compiled & Edited by
Raymond A. Washlaski

Raymond A. Washlaski, Historian, Editor,
Ryan P. Washlaski, Technical Editor,

Updated Sept. 10, 2010

A Memorial to the Coal Miners that Worked the
Lancashire No. 18 Mine

Following is a partial list of the miners, mine employees and company store employees that worked the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Shanktown, Starford, Green Twp., Indiana Co., PA.   The coal miners names have been researched and complied from various sources by Raymond A. Washlaski, Historian: newspaper obits, newspaper articles, Pennsylvania Bureau of Mines Reports, township histories, and names of coal miners submitted by various people, etc..
The Nationalities listed for various miners, are taken directly from "Report of the Department of Mines of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA" as reported for the various years.  Those listed as American, could be either native born or naturalized citizens.
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Since 1870, Pennsylvania's Annual Report on Mining Activities has recorded 51,483 deaths from mining accidents-- 31,113 deaths in anthracite mines and 20,370 deaths in bituminous mines.

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COAL MINERS MEMORIAL
LANCASHIRE NO. 18 MINE
[ A ]
[ B ]
Boilot, Mylio
(See: Baslet, Lamillo.)
Boslet, Lamillo
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Boilot, Mylio.)
Brown, Walter
(Black Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Budy, John
(See: Buta, John.)
Buretti, Blantino
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Buta, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Budy, John.)
[ C ]
Caharsansky, Max
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Caparelli, Arthur
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Caparellp, Arthur.)
Caparello, Arthur
(See: Caparelli, Arthur.)
Chapela, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Chiapini, Joseph.)
Chiapini, Joseph
(See: Chapela, John.)
Cigac, Joe
(See: Cight, Joe.)
Cight, Joe
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Cigac, Joe.)
Crandell, Charles
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Crandell, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ D ]
[ E ]
[ F ]
Faransha, Joe
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ G ]
Getezet, George, Sr.
(See: Getsepp, George, Sr.)
Getsepp, George, Jr.
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Getezet, George, Sr.)
Getsepp, George, Sr.
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Getsky, George, Jr.)
Getsky, George, Jr.
(See: Getsepp, George, Jr.)
Goodlon, Don
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Goodwin, John.)
Goodwin, John
(See: Goddlon, Don.)
[ H ]
Hudak, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ I ]
Innocenti, Anchise
(Miner, ca.1916, Starford Mines, Indiana Co., PA, Age 32, wife Mary Innocenti deceased, 6 children.)
Innocenti, Ottavio
(See: Innocento, Ottavio.)
Innocento, Ottavio
(Miner, ca.1918, Starford Mines, Indiana Co. PA, Age 33, married, wife Elvira Innocento, age 30, 6 children.);
(See also: Innocenti, Ottavio.)
[ J ]
Jeschovsky, Gus
(See: Lesky, Gust.)
[ K ]
Karowsky, Peter
(See: Krawasky, Peter.)
Kelly, Edward
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Kelly, Joseph
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Knapik, Alexander
(Miner, ca.1923, Starford Mines, Indiana Co., PA, Age 38, 7 children.)
Knovak, Fran
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Korfanta, Johan
(Miner, ca.1920, Starford Mines, Indiana Co., PA, Age 32, married, wife Mary Korfanta, age 30, 2 children.)
Kostello, Steve
(Miner, ca.1920, Starford Mine, Indiana Co., PA, Age 30, married, wife Margaret Kostello, age 23.)
Krawasky, Peter
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Karowsky, Peter.)
[ L ]
Laczko, Joseph
(Miner, ca.1916, Starford Mines, Indiana Co., PA, Age 37, married, wife Annie Laczko, age 31, 5 children.);
(See also: Leicko, Josh.)
Laicko, Josh
(See: Laczko, Joseph.)
Lapaska, Joe
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Lasky, Joe.)
Lasky, Joe
(See: Lapaska, Joe.)
Lesky, Gust
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Jeschovsky, Gus.)
[ M ]
McKitto, Michael
(See: Mekitko, Mike.)
Mekitko, Mike
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: McKitto, Michael.)
Melipa, Joe
(See: Melitia, Joe.)
Melitia, Joe
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Melopa, Joe.)
Milschak, Mike
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Nichalchick, Mike.)
Mrofchak, Joe
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ N ]
Nichalchick, Mike
(See: Milschak, Mike.)
Novak, Frank
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
[ O ]
[ P ]
Parkins, Joe
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ Q ]
[ R ]
Rico, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(He was just nearing the mine entry to begin work on the nightshift when the explosion occurred. He rushed into the opening and kept going until he came to six men who had been partially overcome by the gas. He assisted them out of the death trap, having rescued them at the risk of his own life.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ S ]
Schulick, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Scramko, Mike
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Shimko, Mike.)
Shermansky, Andy
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Shimko, Mike
(See: Scramko, Mike.)
Sickenberger, Ellsworth
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Stoker, Albert J.
(Miner, Foreman ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Stone, John
(Miner, Superintendent ca.1924, of the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
Straffo, Louis
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Traffre, Lewis.)
[ T ]
Traffre, Lewis
(See: Straffo, Louis.)
[ U ]
Uhrin, Janos
(See: Uhuran, John)
Uhuran, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA, Age 37, married, children.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Uhrin, John.)
Urias, Keith
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ V ]
[ W ]
Williams, Chester
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)
[ X ]
[ Y ]
Yendral, John
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.);
(See also: Youndrel, John.)
Youndrel, John
(See: Yendral, John.)
[ Z ]
Zaharonsky, Max
(Miner, ca.1924, Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Indiana Co., PA.);
(Killed.  Killed by an explosion of gas and coal dust, in the Lancashire No. 18 Mine, Jan. 26, 1924.);
(Lancashire No. 18 Mine Disaster of Jan, 26, 1924.)

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