Planning Ahead

Why plan ahead for a funeral?

Preplanning funerals has become increasingly popular. An estimated 4.5 million people will have made these important arrangements by the year 2000. Planning a funeral offers not only security but also peace of mind- it relieves you and your family from an unexpected financial burden, plus family members will not have to make additional difficult decisions at an already difficult time. The Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home also offers the Family Protection Plan as an added benefit to any pre-arrangement.

What is the Family Protection Plan?

We will extend protection to the family of any adult that pre-arranges his or her own funeral with Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home.

Who is protected?

Any unmarried children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren under the age of 18 years old are protected.

How long are they protected?

The protection is in force during the life of the person who has the pre-arrangements and as long as the pre-arrangements are still with the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home.

What is provided by this protection?

If the death occurs of a child that is protected, Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home will provide services and merchandise equal to the value of the services and merchandise selected on the pre-arrangement of the adult for free. The family must select Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, or a church, as the location of the funeral, and Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home will conduct and provide the services and merchandise.

What does pre-planning involve?

However you would like your funeral, the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home can help you through the steps to making your final arrangements.

Making a will
Arranging the kind of funeral you would like to have
Choosing a casket, vault or urn
Selecting a cemetery lot
Finding benefits for which you may be eligible
Purchasing monuments and memorials
Making financial arrangements

Is pre-planning right for you?

Pre-planning a funeral has become a very viable solution, whether it be a traditional funeral service or cremation. The Fergusons’ funeral plan offers a wide array of versatile financial options tailored to your individual needs. Our pre-planning team is highly trained to make the planning process more convenient and more comfortable for families. If you would like to find out about the advantages of pre-planning services, please contact us using the form below.

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OBITUARIES

RECENT OBITUARIES

Donald J. Malaspino

Donald J. Malaspino, age 87, of Chalk Hill, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born April 14, 1938 in Uniontown, PA son of the late Sinbad J. Malaspino and Christina Dorothy Vaclavik Malaspino. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joann E. Gibson Malaspino and son, David Malaspino. Donald was a graduate of German Township High School. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church. Donald worked as a driver for Greyhound Bus Lines until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and ocean cruises. Left to cherish Donald’s memory are his sons, Brian Malaspino (Linda) of Markleysburg and Jeffrey Malaspino (Donna) of Chalk Hill; brother Douglas Malaspino (Betty) of Chesterfield, VA and grandchildren, Ashlee Malaspino, Brandon Malaspino, Michael Cesarino, Jeffrey Malaspino and Chelsea Malaspino-Schultz (Zach). Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA. In accordance with Donald’s wishes there will be no public viewing. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home face book page.

Nancy Charlene Micher

Nancy Charlene Micher, 84 of Uniontown, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep at her oldest grandson’s home in Lakeland, Florida on May 15th 2025. She was born September 23rd 1940, the middle child and only daughter of the late Paul (Logan) and Delilah Mae Strauch. Nancy was a beloved grandmother and sister, she leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Logan, Lauren, Conlan & William and her older brother John. Nancy is preceded in death by her loving husband Ed, son Greg and brother Art. Nancy spent many enjoyable years in Uniontown working at Joe Dorazio Real Estate & Insurance Agency and having breakfast downtown with her “breakfast crew” at Sam’s Coffee Shop spreading abundant joy in the morning with her wacky sense of humor. Arrangement have been entrusted to the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematories, Inc., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday June 21st 11.30AM at St. John’s Cemetery, DeWitt Ave, Connellsville, PA 15425 and afterwards at Bud Murphy’s for a time of sharing and remembrance. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Linda Mae McIlravey Weaver

Linda Mae McIlravey Weaver, age 77, of Uniontown, PA, passed away June 9, 2025 in Uniontown Hospital. She was born September 26, 1947 in Brownsville, PA daughter of the late Frank R. McIlravey, Jr. and Zola Crutchman McIlravey. In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by her brother, Donald McIlravey. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Uniontown High School. She was a member of the Uniontown Free Methodist Church. Linda enjoyed sewing, crocheting and baking for the church. Left to cherish Linda’s memory are her sons, David Sullivan (Helen) of Morgantown, WV and Donald Sullivan (Sabine) of Issquah, WA; grandchildren, Anna Sullivan and Ellie Whited. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA. A memorial service celebrating Linda’s life will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Face Book page.

Charlene F. Layhew

Charlene F. Layhew, 79 of Brownsville, PA passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Uniontown Nursing & Rehab Center, Uniontown, PA. She was born in Uniontown to Ewing Layhew and Myrtle Barnhart Layhew. In addition to her parents, Charlene was also preceded in death by a brother, Ewing Layhew, Jr. and sisters, Frances Dugan and Jessie Lacey. She was a 1963 graduate of German Township High School, the Uniontown School of Nursing, and a 1986 graduate of Penn State Fayette with a BSN in Nursing. Charlene worked as a registered nurse for many years for Uniontown Hospital, WVU – Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown and South Fayette Nursing Center. She was an avid reader, loved playing piano and spending time with her grandchildren. Left to cherish Charlene’s memory are her daughter, Michelle Kelley, Esq and husband Michael Henney of Uniontown; a son, Matthew P. Kelley (Barbie) of Indiana, PA; grandchildren, Nathan and Melissa Henney and soon to be great-granddaughter, Baby Henney, Maxwell Henney, Alexander Henney, James Kelley and Montgomery Kelley. To honor Charlene’s memory, donations may be made to the Uniontown Public Library. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA, where friends will be received Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5 until 8 PM followed by a service celebrating Charlene’s life at 8 PM. Interment will be private. Condolences may be expressed at adferguson.com or the funeral home’s Facebook page.