Thomas J. Andrus, Jr.., age 79, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 in his home.  He was born July 20, 1945 in Uniontown, PA, son of the late Thomas J. Andrus, Sr. and Margaret Stanislaw Andrus.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carla Kushore.   Thomas was a graduate of Uniontown High School.  He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church.  He worked as an overnight supervisor at Nemacolin Woodlands.  Thomas served in the United States Army.  He loved food, reading the bible, his church and donating to nonprofits.  Thomas was an avid Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fan.   Left to cherish Thomas’ memory are his wife Tanya Mills Andrus of Uniontown; son, Thomas J. Andrus, III of Philadelphia; daughter, Tabitha of Virginia; mother-in-law, Linda Mills-Sims of Uniontown and step daughter, Jessica Seisay of Charlotte, NC and many other family members.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA. The family will receive friends in St. Paul A. M. E. Church on Saturday, March 15^th from 2 until 4 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Thomas’ life at 4:00 PM with Pastor Alfred J. Thompson officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post #103 of Hopwood. Interment will be private will be in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook page.

Kimberly Ann Sabatula King, age 64 of Uniontown, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 in her home.  She was born November 24, 1960 in Uniontown daughter of the late Andrew Sabatula and Betty Sytko Sabatula.   Kimberly was a 1978 graduate of Laurel Highlands School District.  She worked at various businesses including United Way, Uniontown Country Club and Uniontown Health and Rehab Center.  Kimberly enjoyed camping and was a cat and animal lover.  Her favorite activity was  watching her nephew play sports.   Left to cherish Kimberly’s memory are her husband, Melvin King; brother, Timothy Sabatula and Donald Sabatula, both of Uniontown; sisters, Darla Holt (Anthony) and Jamie McDowell both of Uniontown; nephew, Garrett; mother-in-law Carole King; family friend, Rankin Martz and five fur babies.   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 on Wednesday, March 12^th from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m.  Visitation will continue on Thursday from 10 until 11 a.m. followed by a blessing service celebrating Kimberly’s life at 11:00 AM.   In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Kimberly can be made to Fayette Friends of Animals, PO Box 1282, Uniontown, PA 15401.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com. and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Carmen Dragone, Sr., 92, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on March 4, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 8, 1932, in Oliver, PA, the son of the late Fred Dragone and Sadie Apone Dragone. In addition to his parents, Carmen was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Slavic; his daughter, Vickie Simon; his son-in-law, William Simon; his grandson, Edward Miller; his mother-in-law, Lillian Patch; his father-in-law, Clifford Patch; and his sister-in-law, Lois Taylor.   Carmen served in the United States Army and was stationed in Italy during the Korean War. He was a member of the St. Theresa de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown, Knights of Columbus Chapter #1275, AMVETS Post # 103 of Hopwood, Hutchinson Sportsman’s Club, North Union VFWPost #8543, Valley Sportsman’s Club, and Sons of Italy Post #231, where he enjoyed playing bocce and bowling.   He is survived by his wife of 62 years, JoAnne Patch Dragone; his three sons and one of his daughters: Carmen Dragone, Jr. (Susan) of Uniontown, David Dragone, Sr. (Kathy) of Uniontown, Anthony Dragone (Jessica) of Fairchance, and Cristina Dragone-Evans (Daniel) of Hopwood; thirteen grandchildren: Lisa Ball (Shay), William Simon (Rebecca), Joshua Simon (Erik), David Dragone, Jr. (Brooke), Tyler Dragone, Koalie Tanner, Danielle Evans, Trista Evans, and Jarrod Evans; and ten great-grandchildren: Brooklynne Smith, Shay Ball, Dominic Ball, Raelynn Simon, Vada Simon, Willa Simon, Cassius Miller, Lane Dragone, Callie Dragone, and Aliana Thomas. He is also survived by two sisters: Julia James (John) of CA and Mary Louise Bercume (Bruce) of MA; his brother-in-law, Steve Slavic, Jr., of Uniontown, PA; a special niece and goddaughter, Pamela Pokorny; as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.   Carmen was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend who was loved by all. He will be remembered for his music, singing, guitar playing, and dancing. He was always the life of the party, with a big smile on his face and a “hole in the bottom of his beer cup.” Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATOIES, INC., 80 MORGANTOWN STREET, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401. Service will be private at Carmen’s request. The family would like to give a special thank you to the OSPTA Home Care and Hospice Team and the Twin Oaks caregivers for all their loving care.

William Joseph Sellong, age 84, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 in the WVU Uniontown Hospital.  He was born June 5, 1940 in Coolspring, PA, son of the late John Sellong and Anna Dursa Sellong.   Bill graduated from North Union High School with the class of 1958. He served in the United States Navy.  Bill was a welder at Fruehauf until his retirement. He was a member of St. John Byzantine Church, North Union VFW Post # 8534, Hutchison Sportsmans Club, Catholic War Veterans and United Steel Workers Local #15101.   Left to cherish Bill’s memory is his son, William J. Sellong and wife, Nickoleen of Hopwood; his daughter, Theresa Harr and husband Russell of Connellsville; grandchildren, Ashley, Mindy, Amanda and Cassidy; great grandchildren, Peyton, Charlotte and Victor; and a brother, Emil Sellong of Ligonier, PA.   Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA, where friends will be received on Wednesday from 3 until 5 and 7 until 9 PM. Viewing will continue in the funeral home on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 9 until 10 followed by a service celebrating Bill’s life and 10 AM with Father Kyprian Wojciechowski as celebrant. Military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post #103 in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies.   The family suggested donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project Memories, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 758516.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and the funeral home Facebook page.

Dorothy A. Mesaros Zawacki, age 97, of Mechanicsville, VA and formerly of Uniontown, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Mechanicsville, VA. She was born January 15, 1928 in Grindstone, PA, daughter of the late Albert Mesaros and Mary Misenko Mesaros. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard S. Zawacki; brothers, Joseph, Andrew and Michael Mesaros; and sisters, Agnes Kollar, Theresa Kostelnik, Mary Becca, Joann DeCarlo and Susan Scott. Left to cherish Dorothy’s memory are a daughter, Leanne Caird and husband Corey of Mechanicsville, VA; grandchildren, Amanda Caird of Brooklyn, NY, and Matthew Caird of Charleston, SC; sisters, Martha Discovich of Uniontown, PA and Alice Mesaros of Grindstone; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy graduated from Redstone High School. Dorothy dedicated her life to her family, working as a factory worker and homemaker. She took great pride in creating a warm and welcoming home and cherished her participation in church functions and family gatherings. Dorothy was a faithful member of Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Uniontown and an active member of the Christian Mothers. She will be remembered for her kindness, devotion to her family, her faith, and her love for life.” Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA, where friends will be received on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10:30 until 11:30 AM followed by Prayers of Transference at 11:30 AM. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown at noon. Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and the funeral home Facebook page.

Holly L. Robbins, age 62, of Fairchance, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2025 in Uniontown Health and Rehab Center.  She was born February 17, 1963 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late Marion A. Baker and Violet Oxsher Baker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by and infant daughter, Christa Baker; a brother, Rusty Baker and a sister, Deborah Baker.   Holly’s greatest joy was spending time with his family.   Left to cherish Holly’s memory are her daughters, Elizabeth Baker and Michelle Baker both of Fairchance; grandchildren, Anthony Baker and Deborah Baker; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Pritchard also of Fairchance.   Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.   Services will private at Holly’s request.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and the funeral home Facebook page.

Phillip Clyde Smith, Sr., age 68, of Adah, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home.  He was born November 17, 1956 in Fort Benning, GA son of the late Steve Smith and Betty Cleaver Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John R. Smith and a brother, John Smith.   Phillip served in the United States Army.  His greatest joy was spending time with his family.   Left to cherish Phillip’s memory are his son, Phillip C. Smith, Jr. of Adah, daughter, Tina Smith of Uniontown; brothers Stephen D. Smith (Rosa), Larry Smith (Susan), Charles Smith (Valerie); sisters, Debrah Green and Patricia Smith; grandchildren, Kayla Brittany Samantha, John, Alayna, Marvin, Jr., Adrianna and Hailey and great grandchildren, Ashton Dean and Xaiver Colbert.   Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.   Services will private at Phillip’s request.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and the funeral home Facebook page.

Francis M. Squires, age 75, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 in Ruby Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 13, 1950 in Grafton, WV son of the late Albert Freeman Squires and Elizabeth Ann Mumaw Squires.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie Hinch Squires and brother, Dale Squires.   Francis was a 1968 graduate of Uniontown High School.  He was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and sang in the church choir.  Francis started in the fire service as a Junior Firefighter.  He was a paramedic with the Uniontown Firemen’s Ambulance Corp.  Francis worked as a career firefighter for the City of Uniontown for 43 years.  He was a member of Keystone Volunteer Fire Company and the Fayette County Firemen’s Association.  He was a Boy Scout Leader with Boy Scout Troup #608 and a Cub Scout Den Leader of Cub Scouts Troup #620.  Francis enjoyed photography, trains, hiking and camping. He was a longtime employee of Simmons Farm.   Left to cherish Francis’ memory are his sons Philip Shawn Squires of Pittsburgh and Dr. Jeffrey Scott Squires and wife Dr. Kira Dreher and grandchildren, Anza Jane Squires and Adaline Daniela Squires.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA, where friends and family will be received on Tuesday March 4^th from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m.  Visitation will continue in Trinity United Presbyterian Church on Wednesday from 10 until 11 a.m. followed by a service celebrating Francis’ life at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Simpson officiating.  Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park.   Uniontown Fire Department will conduct services at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook page.  

Dorothy E. Franks Brown, age 101, of McClellandtown, PA, passed away February 25, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 9, 1924 in Uniontown daughter of the late Mahlon Franks and Mattie Hostetler Franks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Brown, brothers, D. Herbert Franks, William Jesse Franks and Michael Mahlon Franks, Jr. and sisters, Ruth Franks, Emily Moser and Martha Camlin.   Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of South Union High School and completed two years of business school.  She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women.  Dorothy worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for Albert Gallatin Home Health Care until her retirement at age 82.  She was a member of the Sweet Adelines.  She enjoyed reading James Patterson and Clive Barker.  Dorothy’s greatest joy was spending time with her family.  Dorothy passed her love of music on to her children.   Left to cherish Dorothy’s memory are her children, Deborah Simon (Jerome)), J. Alan Brown (Linda) Rebecca Chapley (Keith) and Barbara Cramer (Paul); eleven grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren.   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 Saturday, March 1st from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.  Visitation will continue in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Monday March 3^rd from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by a service celebrating Dorothy’s life at 10:00 AM with Rev. Kevin Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow in Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery.   The family suggests donations in memory of Dorothy can be sent to St. Jude Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org;Shriners Children’s Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or [email protected]; Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 or t2t.org. or St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, gofundme.com Christ Chapel at Chalk Hill.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Face Book page.

Joyce Lasko Poremba, age 70, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on February 19, 2025 in the WVU Uniontown Hospital.  She was born April 1, 1954 in Uniontown, PA daughter of the late Joseph Lasko and Louise M. Valosky Lasko. In addition to her parents, Joyce’s is preceded in death by a brother, Larry Lasko and sister Barbara Caldwell.

Joyce was a 1972 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for many years before retirement. Joyce was a member of the Anchor Fellowship Church.   Left to cherish Joyce’s memory are her loving husband, Andrew R. Poremba, Jr.; a son, Douglas Poundstone of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Amy Kish and husband Todd of Adah, PA; step-children, Jullian Poremba of Pittsburgh and Andrea Poremba of Derry, PA; brothers, Jerry Lasko, Frank Lasko both of Uniontown and Ed Lasko and sister, Joanne Stump both of Middletown, DE

Arrangements have been entrusted to the FERGUSON-BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 78 Main St., Smithfield, PA.  In accordance with Joyces’ wishes, services will be private for the family.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Charlotte Elaine Bierer Frankhouser, affectionately known as Elaine “Tot”, age 94, of Beaver, PA, formerly of Uniontown, PA and Upper St. Clair, PA, passed away surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 2, 1930 in Uniontown, PA daughter of the late Lindsey Bierer, Sr. and Pearl Kramer Bierer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin H. Frankhouser, Sr.; son, Dr. Darwin H. Frankhouser, Jr. and brothers, Lindsey Bierer, Jr., Jeffrey Bierer and Alan Bierer.

Elaine was a 1947 graduate of South Union High School and served as class vice president.  She was a former member of Great Bethel Baptist Church.  Elaine was formerly employed at the Uniontown Herald Standard newspaper.  She was a member of Uniontown Chapter #263 Order of Eastern Star.  Elaine’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.   Left to cherish Elaine’s memory are her daughter, Susan Herald (Geoffrey) of Beaver, PA; grandchildren, Lisa Anne Coon (Charles), Dr. Ryan Herald, Laura Herald and Sharon Wotring (Zach) and four great grandchildren, Harrison and Lillian Coon and Ryker and Hadley Wotring.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.  In accordance with Elaine’s wishes, services will be private for the family.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.  

Barbara Ann Shimek Moses, age 80, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Bella Health Care surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 15, 1944 in Uniontown, PA daughter of the late George Shimek and Mary Coss Shimek.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the following siblings, Ellen Jane, Wilma, Audrey Virginia, Sam, John, and Jim   Barbara was a graduate of Uniontown High School.  She was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church.   Left to cherish Barbara’s memory are her husband of 58 years, John Moses; daughter, Michele Moses (Eric); beloved granddaughter, Gianna Yackmack; brother, George Shimek and sister, Marcia Shimek and several nieces, nephews and cousins.   With grateful hearts the family would like to thank her wonderful friends, Ruth Lint and Bill Buehner, and Father Kyp for his visits.   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 Thursday, February 13^th from 4 until 5 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Barbara’s life with Father Kyprian Wojciechowski officiating.  Interment will be private.   The family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to the staff at Bella Healthcare and WVU Hospice for their exceptional, wonderful and compassionate care of Barbara.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Face Book page.  

Ronald L. Harless, age 62, of Uniontown, passed away February 10, 2025 at his home.  He was born January 2, 1963 in Steubenville, OH son of the late Ronald L. Harless and Sandra one Harless Carson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Harless.   Ronald was a 1981 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School.  He worked as a Sleep Expert at the Mattress Firm.  Ronald enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the Casino.   Left to cherish Ronald’s memory are his fiancee`, Grace (GiGi) Belin of Uniontown; sister, Rhonda Bair (Fred) of Tucson, AZ and step-daughters, Samanta El-Ayazra of Tarentum and Madison El-Ayazra of Uniontown.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.  Per Ronald’s wishes there will be no public viewing.   Donations in memory of Ronald can be made to Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA 15401.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com.  

David Lee Belt age 72 of Uniontown, PA died suddenly in his home on 2/2/25. He was born in Fairmont, WV on 2/3/52 to the late Oliver J. Belt and Elizabeth Hibbs Belt.   David was a 1970 graduate of Fairmont Senior High.  He was a former employee of Consol Coal at the Loveridge Mine in WV.  He finished his working career with First Energy. Dave enjoyed fishing, golfing, tying fishing lures and a good cigar.   David is survived by 3 children, Jon, Kim and Robert Belt.  A sister Sharon Fleming (James) of Fairmont, WV, Neice and nephew Erin McVicker (Nathan) and children of Fairmont WV and Shaun Fleming (Jenny) and children of Bridgeport, WV.  He is also survived by many good friends and neighbors.   David will be greatly missed by friends and family.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.     Per David’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no service.  He will be interred at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Morgantown, WV.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook page.

Terry L. Williams, Sr., age 66, passed away February 7, 2025 in Uniontown Hospital.  He was born July 1, 1958 in Uniontown, PA, son of the late Herman Williams and Charlotte Deeds Williams.   Terry graduated from Uniontown High School with the class of 1976.  He worked in auto body repair for many years before retirement. Terry enjoyed spending time working on his mustang, his motorcycle and taking care of cats.   Left to cherish Terry’s memory are his son Terry L. Williams, Jr. and wife Courtney of Morgantown, WV; his daughter, Lacie Williams of Perryopolis; five grandchildren, Madison, Lillianna, Dalton, Kyle and Lila: brothers, Herman Williams, Jr. and wife Debbie of Ohio and Gary Williams and wife Linda of Smock, PA.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA, where family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 until 8 PM and Thursday, February 12, 2025 from 10 until 11 AM followed by a service celebrating Terry’s life at 11AM with Rev. Jack Washabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA.   Donations in memory of Terry can be made to Fayette Friends of Animals, PO Box 1282, Uniontown, PA 15401.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Drea L. Wingrove Burnsworth, age 71, passed away February 3, 2025 in Uniontown Hospital.  She was born July 21, 1953 in Hopwood, PA daughter of the late Clark Wingrove and Clara Brooks Wingrove.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Clara Burnsworth; brothers, Kirk, Raymond, David, Jerry and Melvin and sisters, Marlene Wingrove, Marge Tressler and Geraldine Garcia.   Drea was a member of Christian Mountain View Church.   Left to cherish Drea’s memory are her husband of 54 years, Steve Burnsworth; son, Steve Burnsworth, Jr. (Tami); daughter Lisa Orawiec (John) brothers, Clark Wingrove, Jr., James Wingrove and Joseph “Monk” Wingrove; sisters, Christine Yekel, Cathy Quinlan and Joann Arvin; three grandchildren, John Orawiec, Jr. (Candy), Jacob Orawiec (Neala) and Laken Burnsworth and two great grandchildren, John Orawiec, III and Rhea Orawiec.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.  In accordance with the family’s wishes there will be no public viewing.   Donations in memory of Drea can be made to Fayette Friends of Animals, PO Box 1282, Uniontown, PA 15401.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.