George Kaplun

Born Ruski Komarivci, Austro-Hungary which is now part of Ukraine. Immigrated to the USA and worked in the coal mines around Wilpen, PA at age 18 in 1900. Traveled back to Austro-Hungary and served in the army 1904-1907. Married Julianna Szirak in 1908. Returned to USA to work in the coal mines. Wife traveled back and forth between USA and home. Brought his wife and two daughters over to the USA in Dec 1913. Three more daughters born in USA. Wife died in 1918 along with infant daughter. Moved to Detroit in 1920-21. Worked for Detroit DSR streetcar company. Retired in 1949-50. Died in 1951 from heart attack while visiting his brother-in-law in PA. Burled in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Remains moved to Guardian Angel Cemetery in Nov 2022.