Nellie A. Gerein; 95; of North Charleroi; died Thursday; Feb. 21; 2002; in the emergency room at Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Sept. 21; 1906; in Forward Township; the daughter of the late Peter and Blanche Polacci Petrucci. She was a member of Mary; Mother of the Church Parish of Charleroi; the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lock 4 Fire Department; and she was formerly a judge of elections for 50 years in North Charleroi. Mrs. Gerein was employed in the gift shop of the former Charleroi-Monessen Hospital. Survivors include one brother; Elio Petrucci of Farmington; Mich.; one niece; Sally Kenyon of Lavonia; Mich.; three nephews; Ronald Petrucci of Blairsville; Jeff Petrucci of Fallowfield Township; and Harry Jarouse of Belle Vernon; three great-nieces; Jocelyn Hill of Plum Boro; Jaimyn Petrucci of Raleigh; N.C.; and Jordan Petrucci of Fallowfield Township; one great-great-niece; Jadyn Hill of Plum Boro; one sister-in-law; Josephine Petrucci of Fallowfield Township. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Armil Gerein; and two brothers; Bruno and Ateo (Babe) Petrucci. Friends will be received in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME; 819 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday; Feb. 23; 2002; at 10 a.m. in Mary; Mother of the Church; and interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Verline Lynn Jones; 76; of 415 Second Street; Monessen; went home to be with the Lord on Sunday; Feb. 17; 2002. She died at Mon Valley Hospital. Verline was born Oct. 4; 1925; in Kosciusko; Miss. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Callie Thompson Mays. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Monessen. She is survived by three daughters; Gwendolyn Price of Bronx; N.Y.; and Verda Jones and Lorraine Pryer; both of Monessen; four sons; Dennis Jones Jr. of Kelkheim; Germany; Larry Jones Sr. of Waynesburg; and Roderick and Garriton Jones; both of Monessen; two sisters; Annie Ruth Johnson of Bronx; N.Y. and Inez Mays of Monessen; two brothers; Oliver Mays and his wife Carol of Monessen and Ollie Mays of Los Angeles; Calif.; three nephews; James and Curtis Mays of Monessen and Wayne Mays of Bronx; N.Y.; one niece; Raynelle Mays of Monessen; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her beloved husband; Dennis B. Jones Sr. Friends will be received in the Fellowship Baptist Church in Monessen on Wednesday; Feb. 20; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday; Feb. 21; at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church; with the Rev. Ricardo V. Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; Monessen; is in charge of arrangements.

Ethel Jones Turner; 90; formerly of Pricedale; died Sunday; Feb. 17; 2002; in Hallsworth House II; Monessen. A daughter of the late Bert and Ella McCracken Jones; she was born April 8; 1911; in Vanceville; Somerset Township. A member of Pricedale Union Church; Mrs. Turner had resided in Pricedale most of her adult life. She retired in 1976 as an investigator for the Auditor General’s Office. Survivors include a daughter; Pamela Hutson of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren; Tracey Schancz and John Hutson; one sister; Mrs. Warren (Lenore) Patterson of Rostraver Township; several nieces and nephews; and two devoted cousins; George and Kay Turner of Pricedale. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; John W. Turner; on July 15; 1979; four brothers; Norman; Leonard; Carl and Arthur Jones; and four sisters; Garnet Butler; Pearl Coyle; Vivian Jones and Viola Zorek. Friends will be received Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor James Mimidis officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Pricedale Union Church.

Elaine Roskovich; 79; of Fayette City; went to be with her Lord on Monday; Feb. 18; 2002; at the Westmoreland Hospital; Greensburg. She was born in Herminie on Feb. 17; 1922; a daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Kmak. Mrs. Roskovich was preceded in death by her husband; John Roskovich; in 1985; a brother; Jules Kmak; and a sister; Emily Pascierwicz. She is survived by two sons; John Roskovich Jr. and wife Nancy of Plattsburgh; N.Y.; and Michael Roskovich of Fayette City; one sister; Wanda Ott of Hollywood; Calif.; and three grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; and Wednesday until 10:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Jack D. Hackenson; 79; of Scott Street; Speers Hill; died Thursday; Feb. 14; 2002; at 6:40 p.m. at his residence. Born Oct. 6; 1922; in Pittsburgh; he was the son of the late Harry and Elvina Whiteman Hackenson. Mr. Hackenson was a resident of Speers Hill for the past 12 years and was retired from Pittsburgh Gage; where he worked in industrial sales. He was a veteran of World War II; having served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife; Doris Britton Hackenson; to whom he was married 61 years; a son and daughter-in-law; Jack E. and Maria Hackenson of Wake Forest; N.C.; a daughter and son-in-law; Linda and Richard Venis of Alpharetta; Ga.; four grandchildren; Troy and Todd Venis; Sheri Woods and Kelli Greer; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Hackenson was the last surviving member of his family and was preceded in death by a daughter; Janet Hackenson Stewart; who died in December 1991; three brothers; Harry; Leo and Elmer Hackenson; and five sisters; Sylvia; Bertha and Violet Hackenson; Mary Momyer and Thelma Schmidt. Services will be held Monday in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy C. McConville; pastor of United Methodist Church; Belle Vernon; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Michael A. Costello; 59; of Speer Street; North Belle Vernon; died Monday; Feb. 4; 2002; at 5:20 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born May 28; 1942; in Denver; Colo.; he was the son of the late Michael S. Costel1o and Louise Montemayer Costello; who survives and resides in Salt Lake City; Utah. Mr. Costello was a resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 35 years. He was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church; Belle Vernon. He is survived by his wife; Elaine Stetcko Costello; to whom he was married 35 years; two daughters; Bridget L. Costello of Salt Lake City; Utah; and Alison L. Costello of Albuquerque; N.M.; two brothers and sisters-in-law; Patrick and Patti Costello and Greg and Caroline Costello; all of Salt Lake City; Utah; one sister and brother-in-law; Joyce and Walter Lamb of Fresno; Calif.; his mother-in-law; Helen Stetcko of Richeyville; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Patricia and Edward Vavrick of North Huntingdon; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Judy and Barbara Costello. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Prayer service will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. St. Sebastian R.C. Church; Belle Vernon; with the Rev. John R. Cindric; V.F.; pastor; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed Thursday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

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Robert James Mazzei; 56; of Wilton Manors; Fla.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Friday; Feb. 1; 2002; in Florida. A son of Angelo and Marie Petroff Mazzei of Belle Vernon; he was born in North Charleroi on June 17; 1945. Catholic by faith; he had resided in Florida since 1985 and was self-employed as a painter. He had served in the U.S. Army Reserves. In addition to his parents; he is survived by a brother and sister-in-law; William and Jane Mazzei of North Olmsted; Ohio; two nieces; Catherine Mazzei of Austin; Texas; and Karen Mazzei of San Clemente; Calif.; several aunts and uncles. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; where a Blessing service will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Wednesday at 3 p.m.; led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.

James Baker;83;of Monessen;died Thursday;Jan.31;2002;in Havencrest Nursing Center. A son of the late George and Sue Matthews Baker;he was born in North Charleroi on Aug.27;1918. He was a member of the Fayette City United Methodist Church;the Naomi Athletic Club;the Monessen VFW Post 1190;and the Mon Valley Dartball League. A lifelong resident of Monessen;he retired from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co.and was a World War II veteran of the U.S.Army;where he served as a surgical techician with the 348th medical engineers. Survivors include his wife of 56 years;Mildred Nelson Baker;a son and daughter-in-law;Douglas and Becky Baker of Fayette City;and five grandchildren;Amanda;Shaun and Stephanie Baker;Joe and Jason Morrison;all of Fayette City. In addition to his parents;he was preceded in death by three brothers;Ray;Clinton and Jack Baker;and two sisters;Marian Baker and Jean Clingerman. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME;INC.;a Golden Rule Member Firm;700 Broad Ave.;Belle Vernon;where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev.James R.Myers officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Shelby D.Ferguson;funeral director;in charge of arrangements.

William J. Bill Luckasevic; 78; of Charleroi; died Wednesday; Jan. 30; 2002; in Mon Valley Hospital. Born March 5; 1923; in Charleroi; he was the son of the late Michael and Julia Radovick Luckasevic. He was a retired Charleroi Borough employee; a member of Mary; Mother of the Church; a 1941 graduate of Charleroi High School; a life member of the Charleroi Fire Department; and a member of the Charleroi Belgium and Italian Unita clubs. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater; receiving four Bronze Stars. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law; William J. Jr. and Deborah Luckasevic of Bethel Park; and Lee and Denise Luckasevic of Charleroi; four grandchildren; Lee Luckasevic Jr.; Bobby and Stephanie Luckasevic of Charleroi; and Kelly M. Luckasevic of Bethel Park; a brother; John Luckasevic of Charleroi; two sisters; Mary Tutena of Charleroi and Julia Turtzer of Carroll Township. Preceding him in death were his wife; Margaret Luckasevic in 1990; and two brothers; Stanley and Alex. Friends will be received in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC.; 825 Fallowfield Ave.; Charleroi; Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where services by the Charleroi Fire Department will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Mary; Mother of the Church. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

John J. Howarth Sr.; 81; of Parente Boulevard; Monessen; died Tuesday; Jan. 29; 2002; in Canonsburg Hospital. A son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Morgan Howarth; he was born in North Belle Vernon on March 28; 1920. He had been a service station manager for Guttman Oil Co. of Speers and was an assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 510 in the 1960s and was a trustee of the Monessen Hungarian Club. Mr. Howarth served in the U.S. Army; 1st Division; during World War II; ranking Technical Sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze and Silver stars. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law; John J. Jr. and Carol L. Howarth; and Harry Howarth; all of Monessen; a daughter; Karen Ditta of Canonsburg; a sister; Margaret Lisser of Jacksonville; Fla.; a brother; George Howarth of Pricedale; four grandchildren; Sherry Hohn; Cathy San Pietro; and Chris and Frank Ditta; nine great-grandchildren; J.T.; Shachia; Courtney; Zechariah; Shyann; Jelsamina; Tyler; Skyla and Thomas. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Vernice Lunt Howarth in 1994; and a brother; Harry Howarth. Friends will be received in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Mimidis; pastor of Pricedale Union Church; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.