McCleary v. Pennsylvania Electric Co.

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County in sustaining a Workmen’s Compensation award. The wife claimant filed a fatal claim petition for compensation for and in behalf of herself and four minor children, dependents of the deceased employe. The claimant alleged that her husband’s death resulted from injuries sustained in a fall while in the employ of the defendant. The appeal is made by the defendant, Pennsylvania Electric Company and its insurance carrier, Utilities Mutual Insurance Company.

Newton J. McCleary, the decedent, was…