Born in Brzezany, Galicia.

His father was a sexton. His mother sold corn on the streets.

By trade S. was a shoemaker. He possessed such a voice that he was a hit with the folk singers and toured with them across Galicia and Rumania.

S. by himself composed songs and several scenes. He especially was popular with his songs "Doktor tusik" and "Khurbn kishinev".

S. had an sore on his eye.

During the World War S. was interned in Rumania and circa 1917 passed away in Bucharest.
 

M. E. from Sam Ludvik.