Age 55, transitioned on March 29, 2020. Maurice was born in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Roy and Jerona Ponder. He attended and graduated from the Pittsburgh Public School system. He spent many years as a chef in the Pittsburgh area. He was a good friend to those who knew him. Jerome will be greatly missed by his brothers, Roy Ponder Jr., Marquee Felton, Dale Jones and Robert Felton; sister, Lisa Jones; and numerous other family and friends. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to George A. Warden Funeral Home 1100 N. Homewood Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412-241-3838