Legendary Polka Musician John “Stanky” Stankovic Dies at 89

Legendary Polka musician John “Stanky” Stankovic dies at 89

NANTICOKE — John “Stanky” Stankovic, the legendary Northeast Pennsylvania Polka king who entertained millions of people from around the world for decades, died on Christmas Day, his family announced Thursday night. Stankovic, 89, was the longtime lead singer of the Polka band “Stanky and the Coal Miners,” which headlined Northeast Pennsylvania bazaars and toured the world on cruise ships as the headlining act for decades. “Every night Stanky end…