History

Andrew D. Ferguson, Sr., started in the funeral industry in 1921, with the William S. Nixon Funeral Home in Uniontown, originally established in 1901. He and his wife, Lillian Nixon Ferguson, lived above the funeral home. The Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home was established in 1928, where the American Red Cross Center stands. The funeral home was moved to the Greed revival style mansion across the street to its present location, 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown (The Edgar S. Hackney Estate built in 1900) in 1937. Lillian ran the funeral home while raising four children after Mr. Ferguson’s death. Jack McFadden assisted her in sustaining the business until her son A.D. Ferguson took over in 1961. Andy Ferguson joined his father in 1988.

Andy is a life member of the Academy of Funeral Service Practitioners. He was a consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Education assisting in the licensing of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science’s online education program, and a preceptor for the Institute.

Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematories, Inc., offers free funeral services to any police officer or firefighter who dies in the line of duty. Family and Veteran Plans are also available. The Ferguson Funeral Home will assist your family with end of life decision making documents and procedures for traditional or contemporary funeral or memorial services.

Many innovative services are offered at the Ferguson Funeral Home, including notifying social security, veteran’s organizations, insurance companies, pension/retirement plans and many other important providers. We contact the family two days after the funeral to tie up loose ends. After two weeks, a breakfast basket is sent to the home and, after two months, we inform them of grief support options. After six months we deliver a pie and, one year after the loss, an anniversary rose in remembrance of the loved one lost. A tree also is planted in memory of the loved one lost. Identification viewings are available for families of direct cremation. In addition to offering Fayette County’s first funeral home website, we are also the only funeral home with support grieving groups and a grief lending library, the only funeral home developing personalized DVDs, portraits and an angel ornaments in-house, and state-of-the-art video and sounds system. We also have a refrigeration unit on-site for extended services, an international shipping service for the convenience of families transporting a deceased loved one to or from any destination, and Life Appreciate and Life Celebration Services.

The Ferguson Family and the staff of the Ferguson Funeral Home extends its hand to help community families through life’s most important transitions with true compassion for 150 years. Visit the Ferguson’s branch office, Ferguson-Brownfield Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., in Smithfield. It was formerly the Brownfield Funeral Home and Vance Funeral Home, established in 1869.

OBITUARIES

RECENT OBITUARIES

John F. Hudock

John F. Hudock, 71, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born April 30, 1953 in Uniontown, PA, son of the late Charles Hudock, Sr. and Mary Ann Smith Hudock. John graduated from Laurel Highlands Senior High School with the class of 1971, and from The Pennsylvania State University in 1976. John was a loyal family man who never met a person he didn’t like. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who dedicated his life to his family and bringing those around him closer together. One of the great joys of his life was spending time with his four granddaughters and his four granddogs. John was a devout man of faith and charity who greeted life with a jovial smile and an unending optimism, which brought strength and inspiration to him and the many friends and family around him throughout his life and into his final days. He was a member of The Uniontown YMCA, BPO Elk Lodge #370, Cedarbrook Thursday Golf League, The Uniontown Country Club Senior Golf League, and volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America. He was also the owner of Hudock Garages, Inc. for 23 years. Left to cherish John’s memory are his loving wife Sherry McDowell Hudock; children, Brian Hudock and wife Jessica of Gibsonia, PA, Daniel Hudock and wife Christin of McCandless Township, PA and Megan Hudock of Morgantown, WV; grandchildren, Adalynn, Charleston, Samantha and Mackenzie; brothers, Charles Hudock, Jr. and wife Judy of Clarkston, MI, Rob Hudock and wife Peg of St. Marys, GA, & Joe Hudock and girlfriend Linda Mann of St. Simons Island, GA; sisters, Martha Maresco and husband Ralph of Ossining, NY, Mary Joan Meyer of Houston, TX, and Judy Prinzivalli and husband Vincent of Salt Point, NY; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA, where family and friends will be received on Friday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 PM. Visitation will continue in the funeral home on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8:30 until 9:30, prayers of transference will be held at 9:30 followed by a funeral mass celebrating John’s life at 10 AM with Father David Slusarick as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Hazel June (Flynn) Hertznell

Hazel June (Flynn) Hertznell, 64, of Connellsville, PA, passed away Friday October 4, 2024 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 30, 1960 in Connellsville, PA of the late Marshall W. Flynn, Sr. and Betty Jane Strothers Flynn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Bobbi Jo Higgins; brothers, Marshall” Woodie” Flynn, Jr., Ronald “Milo” Flynn, Danny Flynn and Richard “Bones” Flynn. Hazel graduated from Connellsvile High School with the class of 1978. She worked for many years as an apparel associate for Walmart. Hazel loved going to bingo, the Steelers, going to camp and her cats. Left to cherish Hazel’s memory are her husband, John R. Hertznell; children, Jennifer Higgins (Vinny), Ryan Higgins (Melissa), Krista Hall (Luke), Zachary O’Nell; grandchildren, Andrew, Avery, Avalla, Scarlett, Cameron, Caralyn and Rowyn, sisters, Patricia Schaum of New Martinsville, WV and Daisy Huffine (Ronald) of Leisenring, PA; brothers, Ray “PeeWee” Williams, Jr. of Morgantown, WV; David Flynn (Maribel) of Japan, James “Mike” Flynn (Crystal) of Connellsville, Robert “Bobby” Flynn (Debbie) of Connellsville and Timothy Flynn of Scottdale, PA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA, where family and friends will be received on Thursday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 PM. Visitation will continue in the funeral home on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 10 until 11 AM followed by a service celebrating Hazel’s life at 11 AM with Pastor Chris Varney officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery, Connellsville, PA. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Michael J. Jones

Michael J. Jones, age 63, of Smock, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born October 25, 1960 in Cleveland, OH son of Janet Winder Pleat and the late Russell J. Jones, Sr. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Russell J. Jones, Jr. He worked in maintenance at Alternative Living Solutions in Greensburg. Michael enjoyed wood working and building things. He loved working with classic cars. Left to cherish Michael’s memory are his wife, Patricia S. (Tate) Jones; son, James M. Jones; granddaughter, Chloe H. Jones and many loving family members. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA. At the request of the family there was no public viewing. The family suggests donations in memory of Michael be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Ronald W. Beatty

Ronald W. Beatty, age 75, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 in Bella Health Care. He was born April 5, 1948 in Uniontown son of the late Clarence L. Beatty, Sr. and Mary M. Whyel Beatty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Joseph Beatty and Chad Beatty; brothers, Clarence Beatty and Russell Beatty. Ronald was a 1967 graduate of North Union High School. He worked as a painter and drywaller for 40 years. He was a member of North Union Social Hall and the International Painters and Allied Trades Union. Left to cherish Ronald’s memory are his son, Ronald Beatty and wife Jenna of Uniontown; brother, Charles Beatty and wife Paulette of Brownsville and sister, Elizabeth Elentri of Uniontown. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA. In accordance with Ronald’s wishes there will be no public viewing. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the Face Book page.