Jerome Usher; 48; of Belle Vernon; died Wednesday; March 2; 2005; at 3:35 p.m. Born July 13; 1956; in North Charleroi; he was a son of John W. Usher Jr.; who survives and resides in Rostraver Township; and the late Frances Olejniczek Usher; who passed away Oct. 26; 2001. Mr. Usher was Catholic by faith and a machinist for American Air Duct in Speers. He was a former member of the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club. Survivors include his wife of seven years; Theresa Rathka Usher; a step son; James John Palanza of Long Branch; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Thomas and Cheryl Usher of Perryopolis; and Robert and Martha Usher of Belle Vernon; a sister; Darlene Furyanic of Charleroi; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183). Funeral services will be held Friday; March 4; in the funeral home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas V.F.; pastor; St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; on-line condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.