Regional

Killings of UMWA leader Jock Yablonski, his family shocked Western Pa. 50 years ago

Paul Guggenheimer
Slide 1
AP Henry Burroughs/Associated Press
Joseph “Jock” Yablonski in May 1969, as a candidate for president of the United Mine Workers of America.
Slide 2
AP
Joseph Chip Yablonski, left, his wife Shirley Yablonski, center, and brother Ken Yablonski arrive at the courthouse for a third day of testimony in the W.A. Tony Boyle trial, Wednesday, April 3, 1974, Media, Pa. Boyle is charged with the murder of their father Jock Yablonski. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Slide 3
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
The home of Jock Yablonkski, who was murdered 50 years ago, is located next to East Bethlehem Township’s Tenmile Creek in Washington County, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019.
Slide 4
AP
W.A. “Tony” Boyle (left), former United Mine Workers of America president, is aided by his attorney, Charles Peruto, as they arrive at the Delaware County Courthouse on Sept. 19, 1977, in Media, Pa.
Slide 5
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
The home of Jock Yablonkski, who was murdered 50 years ago, is located next to East Bethlehem Township’s Tenmile Creek in Washington County, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019.
Slide 6
Dan Speicher | Tribune-Review
The home of Jock Yablonkski, who was murdered 50 years ago, is located next to East Bethlehem Township’s Tenmile Creek in Washington County, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019.
Slide 7
Paul Guggenheimer | Tribune-Review
Joseph “Chip” Yablonski in his Bethesda, Maryland home.
Slide 8
Paul Guggenheimer | Tribune-Review
Joseph "Chip" Yablonski in his Bethesda, Maryland home.
Slide 9
Paul Guggenheimer | Tribune-Review
Joseph "Chip" Yablonski in his Bethesda, Maryland home.

Share this post: