Two Imperial Men Die After Torch Explosion Peter BLUSSICK, 40, of Tyre and Nels JOHNSON, 35, of Imperial R. D., are dead as a result of a blowtorch explosion Monday morning, August 2, 1937, on a Bower Hill road construction job. Both were Allegheny county employees. Fellow workers said the men were attempting to repair a leak in the torch. Mr. JOHNSON was rushed to the Southside hospital where he died a few hours later. He is survived by his father, Charles JOHNSON: four brothers: Charles, Jr., of California, Delphin of Coraopolis, and John and Paul at home; and three sisters: Mrs. Ernest WINTERS of Sturgeon, Mrs. Hope MYERS at home, and Mrs. William CEYROLLES of Imperial. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon, the Rev. W. B PURNELL of Glassport officiating. Burial was in the Valley cemetery. Mr. BLUSSICK was taken to the Mercy hospital where he died Tuesday morning. He is survived by his mother, his wife, Mrs. Stella BLUSSICK; two daughters: Mrs. Sophie BARCOSKI and Mrs. Bertha BARCOSKI, both of Tyre; two brothers: Anthony BLUSSICK of Detroit, Mich., and Edward BLUSSICK of McDonald R. D., and a sister Rose who is married and resides in Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held this Saturday morning at 8:45 o'clock in St. Columbkille's church. Burial will be in the Valley cemetery.