", "Yablonski Defendant Pleads Guilty to Escape Chair. Gillys death closes the book on one of the most infamous crimes in Washington County that brought national attention to the region. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. When news broke of Yablonskis murder, thousands of miners in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia walked off the job. In fact, thats how Jock Yablonski rose to prominence within the union. TUES-SAT It took the murder of his father, mother and sister for the federal government to step in. Joseph J. Yablonski - Obituary - Londonderry, NH - Peabody Funeral Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Labor Secretary George P. Shultz assigned 230 investigators to the UMWA investigation and Attorney General Mitchell ordered the FBI to join the murder inquiry. We hope that you enjoy our free content. Add to your scrapbook. Legendary UMWA president John L. Lewis had retired in 1960. In 1982, he refused to speak in front of a Rotary Club audience until a Las Vegas Sun reporter was forced to leave. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Nottingham, Maryland ANTHONY YABLONSKI OBITUARY On January 8, 2014, ANTHONY JOSEPH YABLONSKI, SR.; beloved husband of Angie Yablonski (Nee Oroski); devoted father of Stan, Jim, Tony. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. DOL filed suit in federal court in 1971 to overturn the 1969 UMWA election. Joseph Albert Yablonski (1910 - 1969) - Genealogy Use the 'Report' link on An investigation by the Sun in 1982 uncovered government misconduct in the FBI investigation, but Yablonsky defended his methods. To plant a tree in memory of Joseph J. Yablonski, please visit. Joseph Yablonsky Obituary (1950 - 2021) - Brandonville, PA - Standard Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Include gps location with grave photos where possible.