Joseph J. Polka
Joseph J. Polka, 78, of North Vandergrift, died Friday, June 12, 2009, in his residence, with his family by his side. Born Jan. 13, 1931, in East Vandergrift, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Milanik Polka, and had lived in the area all of his life. A Korean War veteran, he served in the Air Force. He had been employed by U.S. Steel in Vandergrift as a laborer, until the time of his retirement. Mr. Polka was a member of the VFW and a life member of the Firemen's Club, both in Vandergrift, and Slovak Club in Parks Township.
Joseph J. Polka, 78, of North Vandergrift, died Friday, June 12, 2009, in his residence, with his family by his side. Born Jan. 13, 1931, in East Vandergrift, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Milanik Polka, and had lived in the area all of his life. A Korean War veteran, he served in the Air Force. He had been employed by U.S. Steel in Vandergrift as a laborer, until the time of his retirement. Mr. Polka was a member of the VFW and a life member of the Firemen's Club, both in Vandergrift, and Slovak Club in Parks Township.
