Swerdon v. Lycoming Construction Co.

Opinion,

This appeal is from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County affirming an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Board dismissing a fatal claim petition.

We have reviewed the record and adopt the comprehensive opinion of Judge Robert J. Hourigan, following:

“Joseph Swerdon, claimant’s husband, was injured on July 29, 1959. He died on July 25, 1967. He had filed a claim petition during his lifetime and ivas awarded compensation for total disability during his lifetime, which benefits were received by him to the date of his death.

“The widow petitioned for compensation on…