About Us
Andrew D. Ferguson III was born in 1963 in Uniontown. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1984 to 1987, as a combat medic attached to the 2/75th Ranger Battalion, 2/77 Armor Battalion and the First Special Forces Group at Fort Lewis, WA, he joined his father at the Ferguson Funeral Home. Since then he has been busy not only with taking care of families at the funeral home but also with many activities in the local community, including:
- Uniontown Rotary Club President
- American Cancer Society
- Easter Seal Society President
- Uniontown Hospital Board of Trustees
- National, Pennsylvania, and Southwestern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Associations
- United Way board member and past chairman
- Uniontown Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club
- Fayette AIDS Task Force and Leukemia Society Celebrity Waiters
- PA Adopt A Highway sponsor
- Uniontown Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Williams Hook and Ladder
Andrew D. Ferguson Jr. was born in 1940, in Uniontown and graduated from Uniontown High School in 1958. After a tour of duty in the U.S. Army, he attended Grove City College and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. With over 40 years experience as a funeral director, A.D. Ferguson served on the legislative committee of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors and was the past president of the Southwestern and Greater Uniontown Funeral Directors Association. Some of his community and church activities included:
- Uniontown Rotary Club Board of Directors and 35 year membership
- Salvation Army Past President and board membership
- Easter Seals of Fayette County Brace for an Ace Award recipient and honorary board membership
- Asbury United Methodist Church trustee, pastor/parish relations committee, United Methodist Men’s Bible Class and Sunday School Class
Jack McFadden was born in 1926, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, serving in the pacific theater until he was honorably discharged in 1946. After graduating with honors from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1948, Jack became a funeral director in 1951 at the Ferguson Funeral Home, supervised from 1960 to 1963, directed from 1967 to 1987, and continued to work as needed after retiring in 1996. His church and community activities included:
- Uniontown Lions Club member and past board director
- Connellsville Rotary club member, past board director, and member of the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee
- Third Presbyterian Church member and Elder; member and president of the Church Choir
- Interfaith Care Givers Association Board of Directors
- Fayette County Easter Seals Society Advisory Board and Equine Therapy Program
OBITUARIES
RECENT OBITUARIES
David Paul Stewart, Age 73, of Uniontown, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Sewickly, PA on June 4, 1951, son of the late Paul Stewart and Mary Jane Russell Stewart.
Paul was a 1969 graduate of Ambridge High School and also Edinboro College with a degree in Art Sciences.
He worked at Connellsville High School as an art teacher for 34 years. During his retirement he earned his Commissioned Lay Pastor certificate from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and served various churches in the Redstone Presbytery. David was also a Civil War Reenactor playing a role in the movie “Gettysburg”. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Uniontown Amateur Radio Club, Hutchinson’s Sportsmen’s Club, Fairchance Rod and Gun Club, Pittsburgh Artists & Blacksmith Association and PSERS.
Left to cherish David’s memory are his wife Lourie Hostetler Stewart; daughter, Elizabeth Roseski, Masontown, PA; brother, Donald Stewart, Gibsonia, PA. and his beloved pets, Harvey, Aaron, Crue, and General Jeb.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA. At the family’s request there will be no service.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
Thomas R. Stewart, V, age 28, of Dunbar, PA, passed away, Friday, November 1, 2024 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born January 21, 1996 in Uniontown son of Annette Michelle Carey Wingrove and husband Robert of Dunbar and Thomas R. Stewart, IV of Smithfield.
T.J. was a graduate of Laurel Highlands High School with the Class of 2014. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Thomas previously worked at The Blind Association of Fayette County and T. N. T. Shooting Grounds. T.J. was very talented, he enjoyed many interests including: fishing and hunting, listening to music Chester Beningfield of Linkin Park, playing drums and guitars, collecting trains, avid Pittsburgh Penguin fan, family vacations, being on at the farm, BUT hockey was his TRUE passion. He played with the blind hockey league on the Pittsburgh Penguins blind hockey foundation, the Pittsburgh Rinos and the U.S.A. hockey as a goalie.
T.J. Had a big heart with a kind compassionate soul, who brought joy and love to those who new him. His memory will remain in the heart of those who were blessed enough to have been apart of his life. T.J. was loved deeply and will be missed terribly.
Left to cherish Thomas’ memory are his mother, Annette Michelle Wingrove and husband, Robert C. Wingrove, Jr. of Dunbar; father, Thomas R. Stewart, IV and girlfriend Vicky of Smithfield; brothers, Brenden Stewart (Taylor), Robert Wingrove, III,( Lindsey) and Alan Wingrove; sisters, Helena Wingrove, Brittany Sealy (Jordan) and Kari Wingrove; grandmother, Santa Maria Stewart; aunts and uncles, Heather Carey, Maureen Crawford (Bill), Melissa Drennon (Jerry), Becki Golden, Jeb Stewart, Dave Wingrove (Tammy) and Michael Carey and nieces and nephews, Lane, Gracie, Layla, Jamieson, Braylee, Jack and Hailey; his dog Latte and many cousins.
T.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie and William Carey, Thomas Stewart, III.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA where family and friends will be received on Tuesday, November 5th from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue in the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. followed by Prayers of Transfer at 10:30 a.m. A Mass celebrating T.J.’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fayette County Blind Association. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
Christopher A. Roberts, age 52 of Brownsville, PA, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his home. He was born June 3, 1972 in Brownsville, son of the late Andrew Roberts and Carla D. Grable Roberts.
Christopher enjoyed, music, dancing, dressing in fashion, his cars, especially the mustangs. He LOVED his sweets and he loved and cherished his nieces and nephews. Christopher was also an avid Steelers fan.
Left to cherish Christopher’s memory are his son, Christopher Ferree of McKeesport; brothers, Brandon Roberts (Kristina) of Uniontown and Bryan Roberts (Shannon) of Charleroi; sisters, Angela Perkins (Bruce Carr) of Brownsville, Ashley Roberts of Pittsburgh, Heather Washington (Minister Deonte Washington) of Clairton, PA and Natasha Chambers of Clairton, PA; several nieces and nephews and his first-born nephew, Andrew Roberts.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA, where family and friends will be received on Friday, November 8th from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Christopher’s life at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Kamal Watson officiating. Interment will be private.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
William C. Long, age 72, of Uniontown, passed away at his home Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born May 1, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA son of the late William H. Long and June Keys Long.
William was a 1970 graduate of Valley High School. He received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Geography and a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from Slippery Rock University. He was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and greeter. He was a member of the church book club. William had a deep appreciation for his church. He was a member of the Polish Club and Hutchinson Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and participated with the Master Gardeners. He also enjoyed cooking and eating in fine restaurants. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates.
To all who knew him he was unforgettable, chatty and quite a character.
Left to cherish William’s memory are his wife of 39 years, Sandi J. Harenza Long; sister-in-law Marice Harenza Brooks (Scot); brother-in-law, Jerry Harenza (Verna); nephew, Jeremy Harenza (Kim) and Ian Brooks (Mona); niece, Bekah Brooks Moreland (Matt); great nephews, Graham and Asher Moreland; cousins, Susie Rhodes (Jim), Beverly Bieniek Popson (Jeff), Chris Yanow and Cheryl Montre; second cousins, Jonathan Rhodes (Sarah).
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA where family and friends will be received Friday, November 1st from 2 until 5 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Williams’s life at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. John Simpson officiating. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution in memory of William may be made to Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 79 West Fayette St., Uniontown, PA 15401
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.