Obituary of John E. Chilenski

John E. Chilenski, 82, Armagh, passed away September 19, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born January 24, 1939, the son of the late John and Goldie Ellen (Byers) Chilenski; brothers-in-law Frank Burton Winsheimer and John Long; and nephew John S. Long.

Survived by sisters Eleanor Winsheimer, Indiana and Mildred Long and husband Russ, Sebring, FL.  Also survived by nieces and nephews and Lorelei (Winsheimer) Smathers and husband Donald, Heath Winsheimer, Julie (Long) Pazun and husband Ryan, and James Long and wife Darlene; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

John was a retired coal miner, a proud member of the UMWA and was affectionately known in the Armagh area as “Big John”.

Friends received 11 am till time of service noon Thursday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia Street, Armagh.  Interment Armagh Cemetery.