Joseph J. Zibrida, 83, of Richeyville, died at 10:10 p.m. Friday, July 3, 1998, in Brownsville General Hospital. Mr. Zibrida was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Richeyville, where he was an usher. He was a retired coal miner from Vesta 4 Mine in Richeyville and retired in 1972 as a steelworker from J&L Steel, Aliquippa. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and United Steelworkers of America and was a former fireman for Richeyville Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Zibrida was an avid ham radio operator (WA3DTG), had his advanced amateur radio license and was a member of the American Radio and Relay League. On January 27, 1937, he married Sophia (Sue) Janisky, who died August 2, 1991. Surviving are two sons, Edward (Eli) Zibrida of Richeyville and Richard J. Zibrida Sr. of Fredericktown; six grandchildren, Donna Belski, Cynthia, Richard J. Jr., Michael J. and Melissa S. Zibrida and Elizabeth Hosa; and five great-grandchildren. Deceased is a brother, John Zibrida. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Monday, July 6, 1998Joseph J. Zibrida
Avid ham radio operator from Richeyville
He was born May 25, 1915, in Simpson, Westmoreland County, a son of John and Anna Franks Zibrida.