OBIT: Frank J. ZABLOTNEY, 2006, Boswell, Somerset County, PA
  
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  FRANK J. ZABLOTNEY 
  
  Frank J. Zablotney, 90, Windber, formerly of Boswell, died June 10, 2006, at 
  Windber Medical Center.  Born Jan. 9, 1916, in Jenners, son of Lawrence and 
  Caroline (Gebalik) Zablotney.  Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former 
  Josephine Novak, on July 26, 1997; daughter, Victoria Lee Klink; granddaughter, 
  Angela Marie Zablotney; brothers, Stanley, John and Walter; and sisters, Ann 
  Wiencek and Julia Fisher.  Survived by sons, Edward F, married to the former 
  Regina Stetz, with whom Frank resided; and Raymond F., Boswell; grandchildren, 
  Marsha, Jason and Barbara Zablotney; and Douglas and Bradley Klink; brother, 
  Joseph "Blackie," married to the former Betty Rice, Boswell; son-in-law, Larry 
  Klink, Marietta, Ga.; brother-in-law, Michael Andrew Novak, married to the 
  former Flora Mae Campbell, Boswell; sister-in-law, Katherine Novak, Boswell; and 
  numerous nieces and nephews. Graduate of the former Boswell High School.  While 
  he was still in high school, he worked as a coalminer and eventually became a 
  partner in the former Z and P Coal Co.  He also ran a bicycle repair shop from 
  his home and along with his wife, operated Vicky's Ceramic Shop for over 30 
  years. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish and UMWA.  He enjoyed fishing, 
  listening to polka music and hand crafting violins.  Viewing from 2 to 4 and 7 
  to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Main Street, 
  Boswell, where vigil for the deceased will be held at 4p.m. Tuesday.  Funeral 
  Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at All Saints Church, Boswell.  The Rev. 
  Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM, Conv., celebrant.  Committal, St. Stanislaus 
  Cemetery.
  
  Daily American,  June 12, 2006