Holy Family College v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Petitioners (Holy Family College (College) and its insurer, Continental Insurance Company) appeal here from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the referee’s granting of death benefits to Halyna Kycej (Claimant), the widow of Emil Kycej (Decedent).

The Decedent was employed by the College as a maintenance man since 1956. After arriving at work on February 5, 1975, the Decedent, wearing heavy boots and an overcoat, walked approximately two blocks through newly fallen snow, unlocked and lifted the door to the garage, mounted and…