Carol Jean (Mood) Woodson; 53; of Tampa; Fla.; died Sunday; Feb. 10; 2002; in her home; after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 11; 1948; in Lock Four. She was a 1966 graduate of Rostraver High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University and a master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania. She taught in the Hillsborough County School District for over 20 years. She helped write and implement the school uniform policy for Hunter’s Green Elementary School; where she taught. She also chaired the blue ribbon committee; which won a countywide award in 2001. She won the Eddie Award for Perseverance for Hillsborough County in 2001; and teacher of the year award for Hunter’s Green Elementary school for 2002-03. Survivors include her longtime companion; Kelvin L. Melton; her father and step-mother; Carl and Linda Mood of Fayette City; one daughter; Jill Woodson and two grandsons; all of Tampa; one son; Thomas Woodson and one granddaughter; all of Fayette City; two step-sisters; Deborah Follee of Monongahela; and Dana Morrison of Belle Vernon; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her mother; Emma Jean Mood in 1976. A memorial service was held in her honor at Hunter’s Green Elementary School in Tampa on Wednesday; Feb. 13. The family suggest memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

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.