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Researching: PAKAN, CHVOJAK
I checked for the Pakan name and couldn't find it. Our family came from Ivancina and Danova, one was the Pakan home town and the other was the Chvojak family name.
email: William (Bohumil) Pakan - wpakan@neo.lrun.com - Posted 13 November 1997

Researching: VIKARTOVSKY
My name is Marie Stephanie Reynolds, maiden name Vikartovsky. My father was born Franticek Karol Vikartovsky on October 26, 1906 in Podolinec, Slovakia. His father was Josef Vikartovsky, born March 12, 1874, Spiska Nova Ves. His mother was Stefania Piastska, born August 21, 1883 in Oderfurt-Mahrisch Ostrau. I have more information regarding great grandparents and beyond. If you are a Vikartovsky, I would be interested in hearing from you.
email: - tor@netnitco.net - Posted 13 November 1997

Researching: PAVLANSKY
I have attempted to find if any activity has occurred on a search for the name of Pavlansky. So far I've found very little, but will keep looking for more history.
email: Mark Pavlansky - Hibco@aol.com - Posted 13 November 1997

Researching: SOMICH, ZALUCKI
Researching the names Somich and Zalucki.
email: - millwood@msinets.com - Posted 13 November 1997

Researching: YURASEK
Looking for information on Yurasek.
email: - yuropa@webtv.net - Posted 13 November 1997

Researching: JUSKO
Trying to make contact with decendents of Michael Jusko (wife's name unknown), who settled in Whiting, Indiana in 1880s - 1890s. They had 10 children as follows: Michael (resided in Whiting), Julia (resided in Chicago), Marie, William, John (resided in Hammond, Ind.), George (resided in Cleveland - my grandfather), James (resided in Clearwater, FL), Jane (married name - Anderson; resided in Los Angeles, area), Anna (married name Schoos/Shoos; resided in Cleveland) and Helen.
email: George W. Jusko - jusko@rpa.net - Posted 13 November 1997

Researching: GOLIAS, GOLISH
My ancestors came to western Pennsylvania from the village of Kurima. Kurima is located southwest of Svidnik. At some point the family name was changed to Golish from Golias.
email: Debra M. Oswald - debrao@juno.com - Posted 11 November 1997

Researching: CHANDA, OSIFCHIN
My cousins and I are hoping to make contact with relatives in Slovakia. My grandfather's name was Joseph Chanda. We think he was born around 1884. We think he had two brothers, Michael and Stephen. Michael came to the US in 1898 and Jospeh in 1902 or 1912. Jospeh married Elizabeth Osifchin. We believe she was born around 1894. We would like to find out if she had siblings as well as trace the lineage on both sides.
email: - marybethrose@worldnet.att.net - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: VANCO, VARACKA
Searching for Vanco and Varacka relatives in and around Drahovce.
email: Richard & Johanna Mihalek - valhalla@win.bright.net - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: HANUSCIN, LISKA, LISKOVA
Let me first say how ecstatic I am that such a web page exists for the access of my possible family history. I couldn't believe that pictures of the village where my father was born and of the church where he and my ancestors worshipped existed anywhere. My family has long heard of a place, Porac, when speaking of the old country, but this web page has brought images to light. I, as would my family, appreciate any information on the Hanuscin family, as well as the Liska or Liskova family (the maiden name of my father's mother).
email: Jay Hanuscin - JHanus5005@aol.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: STEFANOVSKI, STEFANOSKY
Looking for information on Pavel Stefanovski. Not sure of correct spelling was changed after coming thru Ellis Island, now being spelled Stefanosky. Lived in the village of Kueton during the 1893. Any one that has information on either of these names contact me.
email: Linda Stark-Stefanosky - Stefanosky@compserve.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: ZUMAR, TIMAN, TEMAN, MIHALY, KRAKO
I am searching for relatives who came from the Presov region of Slovakia. My mother's maiden name is Zumar. Her father was Andrew Zumar, son of Jan Zumar and Anna Timan (or Teman?). Her mother was Anna Mihaly, daughter of Josef Mihaly and Ilya Krako (unsure of spelling). Jadlova and Kryzlova might be their villages.
email: - Rcdisanto@aol.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: BERANICH
Looking for any information regarding the Beranich family.
email: Debra Beranich - ickmo@netdoor.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: PATINKU, PATINKA
Looking for family information about Suzana Patinku's (Patinka's) son, = Pavel Patinku (Patinka) born Aug. 4, 1898 in Vrbouce, (Vrbouciach) = Slovakia. (Was part of Austria-Hungry at this time?).
email: - rpatinka@stny.lrun.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: ROMANKO
My grandfather was Ivan Teresic Romanko. Born July 27, 1877. He use to send mail to the following address (spelling maybe incorrect): Uz Horod Zupa, Posto Hudlava, Checko Slovakia. He arrived Ellis Island March 18, 1891. Lived in Pittsburgh, then Grand Rapids, Michigan and settled in Minneapolis, MN. He was know as John Elias Romanko, Sr. here. My father is John, Jr. I am just beginning my search.
email: - bob.romanko@MCIONE.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: JISKRA, SLADEK
Researching Joseph Jiskra, born in Mestecko 1856, came to Chicago, Il USA in 1862, with his mother Marie (Sladek) Jiskra and sister Josephine. Also I am trying to find a link to Jan Jiskra of Brandys, ruler of Slovakia in 1439. I have been told that school children used to sing a song about Jan Jiskra. Does anyone know of it? Any information would be most appreciated. Thank you!
email: Don Jiskra - djiskra@mcs.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: KASPAR, FRANTA, DOLEZAL
I am seeking information regarding my relatives in Czechoslovakia. Additionally, I have inherited the footlocker of keepsaks my Grandmother Mary L. (Dolezal) Kaspar saved during the 94 years of her life. She passed on in 1979. I may have information through many obituaries, family photos, etc. that will help others make their connections to their roots. I am attempting to organize the many clipping, writings, etc. that I have. Anyone interested could email me their names and I will keep them and get back to them if I find any connections. Thank you.
email: Judy Genelle Kaspar Starbird - GStarbird@aol.com - Posted 10 November 1997

Researching: BLAZICK, BLAZEK
I would like to make connection with any member of the Blazek family from Malacky. My greatgrandfather imigrated to the New York area in early 1900's. His name was Michael and his 3 children were Joseph,Mary and Frank. Any help would be appreciated. From what I have learned, there are still family living there.
email: Joseph Blazick - jblazick@cari.net - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: GANZ, GANCZ
Looking for Ganz or Gancz from Botckov (Pronounced: Botchkov) or 'little' botckov in the Czechoslovak Republic before WWII (Now could be in Ukraine, near Romania, near Tisa River). Thanks.
email: - GANZI@InternetMCI.com - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: MACKO, FILIPS, SUHAR, LUCAS
What we know: the Mackos are from Vranov, and we have been in touch with relatives of our great-grandmother. What we don't know: We believe the Filipses and Suhars are from the same town, but we don't know where (our great-grandmother could only identify where she was from as "Austria," but she spoke a dialect of Slovak). We don't know where our great-grandfather Lucas was from. All four of these people emigrated in the early years of the century. Any help, particularly regarding the Suhars and the Filipses, would be appreciated. Thanks!
email: Larry M. Rigo - rigos@worldnet.att.net - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: KUBOVIC, MIKULOSOK, VROVICH, LANCARIC
Searching for Kubovic in Jablonov, Mikulosok in Lorzono. Also searching for Urovich and Lancaric in Hungary. Also has anyone attended the Jednota orphanage in Middletown, PA? My husband's grandmother, who's parents were from Czechoslovakia, was sent there after her parents died and she would like to correspond with anyone who was also there.
email: Amy Bleacher - amyb@scholarly.com - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: CIENDIJ, CHENDY
My father was the only son born to Ivan Ciendij in 1935. Ivan Ciendij and he was said to have immigrated from the Carpathian Mountains. He left behind a wife and daughter in that region - he continued to send her money until he could bring them to the US. He was told they had died in a fire however. Grandfather Ciendij's name was changed upon his arrival to the US to Chendy. My father, his only child, died 7 years ago. There is only my brother and another sister. We would love to find out if there are any relatives..... to add to our family, which is very small. Thank you for all you can do.
email: Mary Beth Chendy-Rogers - mrogers@uscom.com - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: ORAVECZ, KOCANDA, GETSEY, GETZEY
I am researching my genealogy. My grandparents (fathers side) came from Nowy Targ (Austro-Hugarian Empire) around 1900 to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. They went by the name Kocanda but the surname Oravecz may have been their actual name. I am also seeking roots from my grandparents (mothers side) they came from Russia (town unknown) around 1900 to Phoenixville Pennsylvania. Their surname is Getzey may have been spelled Getsey. Would appreciate any information or links.
email: Mark Kacanda - MARK-KACANDA@pafb.af.mil - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: BABIK, BABIC, HOSKISKO, KOMINYAK
Searching for Babik or Babic, Hoskisko, and Kominyak relations.
email: John Kycko - jmk31kx@webtv.net - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: HARAKAL, HORVATH
I am researching my paternal grandfather's relatives Michael Harakal and my paternal grandmother's relatives Mary Horvath. they were both born and raised in the Jasanov area. My great uncles were Andrew Harakal and Theodore Harakal. We still have relatives in Jasanov area the Harakalova's. Both grand parents came to America through Ellis Island around 1892-98 and settled in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania. Looking for information on Slovakia family members and other distant relatives in America.
email: Randall Harakal - SHIG@pixi.com - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: POLOMSKY, KALL
Updating a April inquiry as recently found that my ggfather John (mid name poss Michael) Polomsky (mar'd to Susanna Kall) came from areas of Hamborek, Brezovica , Roskoviany, and/or other relatives from Lipiany north and n-west of Sabinov.
email: - Sadnib@aol.com - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: FETSKO, MOTIL
Andrew Fetsko and Veronica Motil, born 1867 and 1868 in Kermita Slovakia.
email: - carverb@mt.net - Posted 09 November 1997

Researching: PIPAK, PEPOCK, SULAK, ALBERT, RATCHKO, RACHKO
The Pipak, Pepock, Sulak, Albert, Ratchko and Rachko family came to Pennsylvania from the Czech or Slovak Republic in the early 1900's.
email: Pat Mundorf - PatMun@webtv.net - Posted 07 November 1997

Researching: MUKA, KUBEK, MRYLAN, PIATKA, DIVORSKY, LUKACS
My grandfather, Stefan Muka, born 2 September 1867, came to the USA from Liskova in March 1892. He landed in NY, worked in Pittston, PA and Binghamton, NY before buying property in Slovaktown, AR. My grandmother, Maria Kubek, born 9 Oct 1874, came to the USA the same year from Kokava. There is no evidence that they knew each other in Slovakia. She stayed in NYC, then met my GF thru a Slovak newspaper. She joined him in AR where they were married in 1895. In 1905 they moved with the first few of their children to Leyden, MA where they remained. Both grandparents said thet their mothers had married twice. In the case of my grandmother's mother, she was widowed twice by age 22. She as born either Zuzanna Mrylan or Zuzanna Piatka with the other name a marriage. Her husband, my ggf was Jan Kubek. I believe his family was from Porubka. In the case of my GF, his father was George Muka and his mother, Maria Lukacs. Maria might have been the widow of a Divorsky. I'm trying to learn more about the family in Slovakia. I did visit these Slovak towns in 1995.
email: Captain Joseph A. Muka, Jr. - jmuka@javanet.com - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: JURGOVAN, KURUC, KURUCZ
Looking for the following Surnames: Jurgovan, Kuruc, and Kurucz.
email: Mary Taylor - mtaylor593@aol.com - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: YANTOS, MERAVY
I'm very new to the internet scene and wondered if you happen to have any background or research on the above names: my family name: Yantos (pronounced: yan-toch) or my mother's maden name: Meravy (Med-a-vey).
email: Justine Yantos - Justine.Yantos@intl.pepsi.com - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: SYROID
Looking for information on Syroid from Valswin, Galicia.
email: Jack Syroid - jsyroid@gov.nb.ca - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: MIHALIK, SAMIK, JACUBAC, RAPOUL, HLOZANSKY, RALBOVSKY, SIMEK
Grandfather - Satur Mihalik from Chora. His fathers name was Michael Mihalik. His mother's madin name was Helen Samik. Grandmother-her maiden name was Julia Jacubac from Lecnichi. Her father's name was Joseph Jacubac. Her mothers maiden name was Anna Rapoul. Grandfather - his name was Stanislov Hlozansky from Kuty. His fathers name was Paul Hlozansky. His mothers maiden name was Anna Ralbovsky. Grandmother- Her maiden name was Pauline Simek from Kuklov. Her fathers name was Stephen Simek. Her mothers maiden name was Mary Simek.
email: Dianne Spawn - peanut@superior.net - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: SANDOR, FRIDER, LIPSHUNSKY, LENDACKY, MISURACO
I am interested in learning more about my family heritage. My maiden name is Sandor. I am the daughter of Tony and Theresa Sandor from Ashland WI. My father's family lived on a farm in Northern Wisconsin, a farming community called Benoit. Grandma Kate Sandor was born in the Old Country her maiden name being Frider. Grandpa Christ Sandor also was born in the Old Country. I know Grandma's mother was Susan Lipshunsky or something like that. When they came to the US in the early 1900's Grandpa was in PA. but didn't get along with the Italians so he settled in Hibbing MN. where Grandma's family was. Course their marriage was arranged before they even came to America. Kate and Chris had 6 sons, and my Dad Tony ended up marrying an Italian! Theresa Misuraco from Hurley WI. I was just to a funeral for one of my Dad's second cousins yesterday up in Hibbing Mn. William C. Sandor and we got talking with some of the relatives. It is really interesting as one of my dad's distant cousins, Jack Lendacky went to Slovakia recently and found graves of Sandor relatives like my Dad's Great-great grandfather. Supposed to be close to the German border.If anyone knows how I should proceed please let me know.Thank you.
email: Sandra L. (Sandor) Williams - slwtew@mail2.theonramp.net - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: MINARICH, MINARIC
I am searching relations in Slovakia. My grandfather Michael Peter Minarich (Minaric) cane from Slovakia in 1945. I have an aunt in Bardejov, her name is Maria Dorin Minaric. She has 4 kids and she is around 60 years old. I also had a great uncle there who lived in the same area. His name was Stephan Minaric. Thank you for your effort.
email: Renee Minarich - reneem@tima.com - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: SOREN, DESATNICK, EISENBERG
My great grandmothers'name was Sofie DeSatnick. She had six children, Herman, Esther, Jack, Izzi, Dorthy, and Irving. Her daughter Esther DeSatnick was my grandmother, born in 1904, before comming to the United States possibly in Kiev Russia. The family settled in northeast Philadelphia. shortly thereafter. Esther married Herman Eisenberg in 1925, and they had one son Lloyd in 1927 born in Philadelphia Lloyd Leanord Eisenberg was my father He died on 12/22/96. Esther DeSatnick Eisenberg died on 11/19/85. All other brothers and her sister Dorthy DeSatnick Soren are also deceased. Dorthy DeSatnick married Bob Soren and also resided in northeast Philadelphia.If anyone has knowledge of any information regarding any of these people, or their children or grandchildren, please, please email.
email: David Kelleher - blaire@knives.com - Posted 05 November 1997

Researching: GREGORICKA
Ahoj! I am searching my history and would like some information on the surname Gregoricka (with a hook on the c) and the village Pobedim.
email: Gary Gregoricka, Jr. - garrit@shianet.org - Posted 01 November 1997

Researching: LESKAV, LESKO, LODOR, SVAB, MAKUSKI
The names I am searching for are: Leskav, Lodor (has two dots above the O's) Svab, and Makuski. The village is: Velyki Lucky or also known as Nagy Lucky near Mukacevo. I believe the county was Bereg. I am doing research on my grandparents. They were both from the same village but came to the US at different times. My Grandfather..Vaszely Leskav (the name has changed to Lesko) arrived in the US through Ellis Island in May 1907 on the SS Carpathia. My Grandmother..Anna Lodor arrived in the US through Ellis Island in April 1912 on the SS Pannonia. She was accompanied by a Mihaly Svab and a Sofia Makusi (spelling is hard to read this is close on spelling). They also were from the same village. Grandparents traveled to SW Pennsylvania and settled finally in Wyano, Pennsylvania. I would like any information about any of these names and the village that they come from. I cannot locate any type of info about the village. Thanks.
email: Andy Lesko - sharonml@westol.com - Posted 01 November 1997

Researching: BINO
I am searching for relatives of James Bino and Andras Bino who were residents of Zemplen county. The village name is Lelez.
email: Gregory Foster - gfosterr@aol.com - Posted 01 November 1997

Researching: BURJAN, GETGO, HUSKA, SOCHAN, TOMASCEK, URBAN
I am searching for information in the following families: Johana Getgo, married Ludwig George Urban, Joseph Huska married Susana Burjan. Looking for information on the Sochan family of Smercany; Anna, Ethel, Eva, Susan and Peter of the town of Liptovsky Mikulas. The Tomascek family of Jalovec. The Urban family, George, Ludwig, George and Sophie of Hungary.
email: John Urban - a1209skippy@email.msn.com - Posted 01 November 1997

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