OBIT: John J. SHONKO, Sr., 1984, Berlin RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SHONKO
  
  John J. Shonko Sr., 71, Berlin RD 4, died April 12, 1984, at Somerset
  Community Hospital.  Born May 22, 1912, in Macdonaldton, a son of John
  and Anna (Rusnaka) Shonko.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a
  grandson, Daroyl Shonko and a brother, Michael.  He is survived by his
  wife, the former June Hoyle, and these children: Arthur E., Syracuse,
  N.Y.; Mrs. Terry (Dorma) Raupach, and John J. Jr., both of Berlin;
  and Robert P., Berlin RD 4; also six grandchildren.  He was a brother
  of George and Pete Chonko, both of Michigan, Mrs. Elijah (Anna) Lantz,
  Painesville, Ohio; Joseph, Steven, Andrew, Mrs. Mary Nider, Mrs. Helen
  Groff and Susie Chonko, all of Berlin RD 3.  He was a retired coal
  miner, a member of St. Gregory's Church, Macdonaldton, and UMWA Local
  1875.  Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the
  Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.
  Saturday at St. Gregory's Church, the Rev. Daniel O'Neill
  officiating.  Interment, St. Gregory's Cemetery.  Rosary will be
  recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
  
  Daily American, April 13, 1984
  
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