Ratto v. Pennsylvania Coal Co.

Opinion by

Cunningham, J.,

On October 19, 1917, Aniello Di Fluri, an employe of Pennsylvania Coal Company, suffered, in the course of his employment, accidental injuries which resulted in his death on September 1, 1919. Compensation for total disability was paid during the period between the time of the accident and thq death of the employe. More than sixteen months after his death, viz., on January 20, 1921, a claim petition for compensation by reason thereof was filed on behalf of his widow and two children, non-resident, alien dependents. The referee and board disallowed compensation upon…