John W. Usher; 76; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Friday; May 30; 2008; at 11:48 p.m. at his home. Born Aug. 14; 1931; in Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late John F. and Margaret I. Cochenour Usher. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mr. Usher was a member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon; and was a retired tow motor operator for American Chain and Cable. He was also a member of the East Belle Vernon Athletic Club. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Thomas and Cheryl Usher of Perryopolis; Robert and Martha Usher of Belle Vernon; a daughter; Darlene Furyanic of Charleroi; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Charles and Shirley Usher of Belle Vernon; George and Judy Usher of Perryopolis; two sisters and a brother-in-law; Marie and Joseph Coccari of Monessen; Betty Evangelist of Belle Vernon; eight grandchildren; Jason and wife Chrissie; John; Jill; Bryan and wife Erica; Krista; Scott; Jacqueline and Jessica; and a great-granddaughter; Hannah. He is preceded in death by his wife; Frances I. Olejniczek Usher; and a son; Jerome Usher. Visitation will be held Monday 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. A prayer service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral homes Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com