Derrick Van Jones; son of the late Haywood Cleon Jones II; and Vivian Jones Mills; was born on April 5; 1950; in Monessen. He quietly departed this life on Saturday; May 5; 2012; at his residence in Upper Marlboro; Md. Derrick was the younger of two children. At an early age; he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and personal Savior. Derrick was educated in the Pennsylvania Public School system and graduated from Monessen High School. He then attended California State College in California; Pa.; where he played football and earned his degree in 1974. Upon college graduation; Derrick moved to Maryland and began teaching at Northern Middle School in Calvert County. He taught English; social studies; reading; industrial arts and physical education. In addition to teaching; he also coached football; boys’ basketball and track. In 2007; after 33 years of teaching; Derrick retired from the Calvert County Public School system. Derrick; also known as Brute; loved teaching; traveling and especially watching General Hospital; Spartacus and True Blood. He was an all around type of guy and loved the Black and Gold – the Pittsburgh Steelers. Every year as a volunteer; he would participate as a Counselor for Cadets with the Southern Maryland Junior Police Academy summer program. Derrick will be sadly missed by all. But; he will never be forgotten! Some of his famous phrases were: Yep; Yep!; Good to Go!; I’m not from around here!; and I would like to order a large… Derrick was preceded in death by his son; Kenneth Blackman. He leaves to mourn his passing his brother; Haywood Cleon Jones III; a devoted daughter; Timiko Blackman; a son; Dion Lucas; longtime friend; Cheryl Dent; and a host of grandchildren; nieces; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday; May 19; 2012; at 3 p.m. at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; 230 Reed Ave.; Monessen. Minister Virginia Henderson will give the eulogy. The WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; Monessen; has been entrusted with the arrangements. Trudy Taylor Bristol; funeral director.

Gloria L. Mace; 87; of Monessen; passed away on Wednesday; Aug. 29; 2012; in her home. She was born Friday; Nov. 28; 1924; in Monessen; a daughter of the late Buford and Beaulah Brown.Hoffman. She was Methodist by faith. Gloria enjoyed trips to the Casino and looked forward to annual family reunions. Surviving are her nephew; Dennis Michalski; and niece; Gayle Isaho Shetterly; several great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; Russel Mace; and sisters; Evelyn Michalski and Marion Isaho. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; Family Owned and Operated as a Member of the Golden Rule; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com.

Jennifer Louise Hora; 34; of Belle Vernon; passed away Saturday; Sept. 1; 2012; as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A daughter of Sherry Stringhill Hora; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and the late Alexander J. Hora Jr.; she was born in North Charleroi on May 28; 1978. Jennifer was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Fayette City. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Jennifer had many friends and was outgoing; everyone that was in her presence felt touched and honored to be a part of her life. Survivors; in addition to her mother; include two brothers; Alex J. Hora of Belle Vernon and Eric R. Hora of Brooklyn; N.Y.; her paternal grandmother; Irene Hora of Rostraver Township; and many aunts; uncles and cousins. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Elders Thomas A. Hamer and William Mines co-officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Raymond Travers; 76 of Donora; PA; passed away; Friday; August 31; 2012 in Kade Health & Rehab Center; Washington; Pa..

He was born March 16; 1936 in Bronx; NY; son of the late Walter Travers and the late Virginia Travers .

He is survived by his wife; Stephanie Pivarnik Travers; brother; Joseph Travers and wife Margaret of Wake Forest; NC; sister-in-law; Diann Pivarnik of Fayette City; nephew; Joseph Travers of Wake Forest; NC; niece; Theresa Brodmerkel of NY and niece; Toni Pivarnik of Fayette City..

Friends will be received Monday; September 03; 2012 6:- 8 pm in the Eley-McCrory Funeral Home;Inc.; 334 Main St.; Fayette City; PA.(724)-326-5621. Funeral services will be held Tuesday; Sept 4; 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev. Paul G Cope officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon;Pa.

Surrounded by her loving family and friends; Carol A. (Keto) Nucci; 65; of Stockdale; passed away peacefully on Thursday; August 16; 2012; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late Albert and Anna Fallish Keto; she was born August 7; 1947; in Connellsville. She was a member of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish in California; Pa.; and for many years worked as a seamstress at Cicci Dance Supplies in Finleyville. Carol liked to socialize with her friends and travel; and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Left to cherish the many memories of Carol are her husband; Donald Nucci; with whom she celebrated 38 years of marriage on July 25; 2012; a son; David Nucci and wife; Nicole of Charleroi; a daughter; Gianna McFaddin and husband; B.J. of Stockdale; a grandson; Brent Nucci; a sister; Beverly Fedutes and husband; Michael of Perryopolis; a niece; Bethany Henderson and husband; Matt; a great-niece; Brooke Elizabeth Henderson; and numerous cousins. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services; Inc.; 1008 Furlong Avenue; Roscoe; where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.