Benjamin J. Viloski Sr., 86, of Atlasburg, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Washington Hospital. Prior to his retirement in January 1974, Mr. Viloski was a coal miner for more than 40 years, the last 27 at BethEnergy Mines, Cokeburg. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Burgettstown and United Mine Workers of America Local 1197. Mr. Viloski was a local committeeman for the 5th Atlasburg Precinct in Smith Township and was a member of the American Legion in Burgettstown. He spent several years at Pearl Harbor, after the bombing, repairing ships for the government under the U.S. Navy. On January 27, 1945, he married Violet Morris, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Benjamin J. Viloski Jr. of Pittsburgh; one daughter, Carol Thomas of Monaca; and three grandchildren, Eugene Tabone, Benjamin Tabone and Marina Lee Viloski. Deceased are three brothers, Anthony, Edward and Andrew Viloski; and three sisters, Alice Budash, Irene Patrene and Ann Dudeck. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Thursday, July 23, 1998Benjamin Viloski Sr.
Atlasburg resident was retired coal miner
He was born September 3, 1911 in Harwick, a son of Julian and Mary Ann Baranoski Viloski.