Republic Steel Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Republic Steel Corporation questions the award of death claim benefits to Rose Zacek, widow of Joseph Zacek. Because of our Supreme Court’s holding in McCloskey v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, Pa. , 460 A.2d 237 (1983), we will vacate the order of the board and remand this case for a fur*21ther hearing, if necessary, and findings on the issue of causation. Lady Jane Collieries, Inc. v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, 81 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 564, A.2d (1984). We will also certify this case for interlocutory appeal to the Supreme Court.

Joseph Zacek was a retired…