SINCE 1869

James W. Perkins, age 70, of Uniontown, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  He was born May 12, 1953 in Uniontown, PA son of the late Martin H. Perkins and Audrey Burkholder Perkins.   James was a 1973 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School.  He was a member of Abundant Life Church.  James formerly worked in construction for Kelly Construction Co.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing music and camping.   Left to cherish James’ memory are his wife, Cynthia Hays Perkins of Uniontown; son, Joseph Perkins and wife Nancy Hall Perkins of Charlotte, NC; step children, Ed Loukota and wife Marjorie DeCarlo Loukota and Katrina (Joy) Loukota Bloom all of Uniontown; sisters, Audrey Jean Perkins Crawford and husband James, Betty Perkins Anielski and Judy Perkins Collins; grandchildren and nieces and nephews.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA.  Family and friends will be received in Abundant Life Church on Friday, May 3^rd from 2 until 4 p.m. followed by a service celebrating James’ life at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Garret Howard officiating.  Interment will be private for family.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Jacqueline H. “Jackie” Acton Duritsky, age 89, of Uniontown, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Uniontown Hospital.  She was born December 23, 1934 in Luzerne Township daughter of the late Robert Acton and Mildred Gibson Acton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Duritsky; son, David Acton and sisters, Carol Fuller and Bertha Seehoffer.   Jackie formerly worked as the office manager of an apartment complex while living in Ohio.  She enjoyed reading and shopping and she loved animals.   Left to cherish Jackie’s memory are her brother, Robert Acton (Bobbi) of New Hampshire; sisters, Shirley Riley of Uniontown and Sara Abraham of Virginia and many nieces and nephews.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA where friends will be received on Thursday, May 2^nd from 3 until 5 p.m. followed by a memorial service celebrating Jackie’s life at 5:00 PM with Pastor Travis Edgar officiating.  Interment will be private.   In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Greensburg, 711 Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.  

David Ewart Jordan, age 86, of Uniontown, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.  He was born December 17, 1937 in Adah, PA, son of the late Charles Jordan and Ethel Ewart Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Hauger.   David was a graduate of German Township High School and Bob Jones University.  He received his Masters Degree from California University.  David taught 6^th grade at Mt. Lebanon School in Pittsburgh, PA.  He taught for 30+ years and after retirement, he enjoyed working as a landscaper for several people in this community.  David loved sports, his cars/trucks and NASCAR and traveled to various NASCAR races.  He has lived in the Masontown and Uniontown area most of his life and he attended Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and Jacobs Lutheran Church.   David leaves behind his nephew Bryan Canterbury and wife Stacey; niece, Leanne Neumann and husband Tim and their son, great nephew, Colby.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, Inc., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA.  David will be laid to rest at a private family gathering at a later date.   In honor of David’s passing, please plant a tree in memory of someone.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Edward J. Blaszczak, Jr., (EJ) age 29, of York, PA, formerly of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, when his Lord and Savior came to free him of his long hard battle with substance abuse.  He was born on November 10, 1994 in Uniontown, PA, the son of Edward J. Blaszczak, Sr., of Uniontown, and Jennifer Assenat of Monessen.   EJ was a 2013 Graduate of Laurel Highlands High School and briefly attended Robert Morris University.  He worked as a Security Specialist for Rite Aid at the time of his passing. EJ ‘s most precious pride and joy was his daughter Graelynn Sofia Blaszczak who he loved so very much. EJ was a kind and loving soul who would always help anyone or any animal he saw or found was in need. He loved playing his guitar, watching and talking about sports to everyone, especially his dad.  From the moment he was born, he was smart and funny. At a young age he loved watching the history channel and national geographic with his dad where he again would learn so much and amaze people with his knowledge but admitted he loved to watch Sponge Bob and insisted he learned alot from that too. His sense of humor was like no other. He was always making people laugh and smile. It was just such a big part of him and who he was. He always had a joke to tell, especially to his mom who would laugh the hardest. He loved spending time with his sisters and cousins whenever he could, especially in their younger days where they had such fun times together. He cherished those moments and talked about them often.   Left to cherish EJ’s memory are his parents, Edward Blaszczak of Uniontown and Jennifer Assenat and Step Dad Steve of Monessen; His daughter Graelynn Sofia Blaszczak of York, PA; His sister Alena Cox and her husband Caleb of Florida; His sister Louisa Assenat of Monessen, PA; His maternal grandmother Donna Buffa; and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins who loved him dearly; Kelsy Myers, who he loved unconditionally  and her family Randy, Jen, & Maddie Myers who were always there for him. And also his two cats Boots & Maribel who he found, saved and loved.   He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Ralph Buffa; his paternal grandparents Edward and Leona Blaszczak; His aunt Janice Heintzelman and cousin Gregory Blaszczak.       Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIES, INC. 80 Morgantown St., where family and friends will be gathered on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 2 PM until 8 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM followed by prayers of transference to St. Joseph R.C. Church, where Mass will be held at 10AM. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hopwood, PA.   Family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Edward to the Salt and Light Committee at St. Josephs R.C. Church in Uniontown. Or you could just do something kind for someone in need to honor his memory.       Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or the funeral home Facebook page.