Couple Dies Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

NORTH HUNTINGTON, Pa. — A couple from Westmoreland County was found dead in their home Thursday of what police believe is carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the coroner. Joseph and Freda Polinski, both 88, of North Huntingdon, were found dead in their Altman Street home after a family member was unable to contact his parents, police Chief Robert Rizzo said. Police believe the pair died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is odorless, but medics did describe a strong smell in the home and had to ventilate it before they could go inside to investigate. Their official cause of death has not yet been released by the Westmoreland County Coroner.