Where to Start
Where to Start
We understand arranging funeral and cremation services can be overwhelming but our family will help you through the process, ste-by-step, with care and compassion.
- Contact the Social Security Office Our family files the Statement of Death by Funeral Director for you. If death or survivor benefits are available, you can contact the local office at 800-772-1213. Information and forms are available online at the above link.
- Insurance Companies: Our family can assist you with obtaining and filing insurance forms. The process can be difficult so don’t hesitate to ask for help.
- A Will, property transfers or vehicle transfer
- Savings or Bank institutions, including safety deposit boxes and other investments
- Unions and work related organization (if retired)
- Fraternal organizations (Mason Lodges, Eastern Star, Knights of Columbus, VFW Posts, Etc.)
- The U.S. Postal Service
- The Church
- Veterans and Veterans’ Associations
- Our family will assist you in requesting a flag for burial purposes, a Presidential memorial certificate, burial allowances (if available), and applying for a veteran’s headstone or marker (if desired). Some services require a copy of the veteran’s discharge papers (DD-214). If these papers are lost, the staff can assist in requesting copies from the VA.
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OBITUARIES
RECENT OBITUARIES
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, 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, 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, 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.
