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

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Mary Perfetti Patriarca, age 88, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  She was born December 24, 1936 in Pietracamela, Teramo, Italy daughter of the late Giovanni Perfetti and Silva Sivitilli Perfetti.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Patsy Patriarca, an infant brother and brother Joseph Perfetti.   Mary was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton, WV and St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church.  She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters.  Mary enjoyed sewing, crocheting and making pasta and homemade bread. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.   Left to cherish Mary’s memory are her daughters, Joan Cecchini (Aurelio) of Uniontown, Cathy Patriarca of Uniontown and Rina Pate (Wesley) of Indian Land, SC; grandchildren Stephanie Kopetzky (Brandon), Anthony and Michael Cecchini; great grandchildren, Stephen and Daniel Kopetzky and nieces, nephews and cousins.   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 Friday, July 18th from 4 until 8 p.m.  Visitation will continue in St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church 229 California Ave., Weirton, WV from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mary’s life at 1:30 p.m.  Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Cemetery in Weirton, WV.   Donations in memory of Mary can be made to St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, 61 Mill Street, Uniontown, PA; Mount Saint Macrina Manor, 520 W. Main Street, Uniontown, PA or St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
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Jack Breakiron, age 69, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Ruby Memorial Hospital.  He was born June 23, 1956 in Uniontown, PA son of the late Donald Breakiron and Doris Arnold Breakiron.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Chris Breakiron, brother, Kenneth Breakiron and sisters, Joy Hiles, Elaine Rose and Bonnie Hudson.   Jack was a 1974 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.  Jack worked as a caregiver for Fayette Resources.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Connellsville #493 Eagles.   Left to cherish Jack’s memory are his son, Blake Breakiron of Latrobe; daughter Kristen Breakiron Gamon (Jonathon) of Scottdale; brother, Jim Thomas of Penn Craft; sisters, Jill Kubasik (Chuck) of Rices Landing, Kimberly Shipp (Ed) of Smithfield, Sandy Smith of Canal Winchester, OH and Candace Giles (Jeff) of Vandergrift, PA and many nieces, nephews and cousins.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA.  In accordance with the family’s wishes there will be no public viewing.   The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jack’s caregivers, Tony and Darlene Fronius for taking such wonderful care of Jack.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
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Thomas J. Fike, age 75 of Uniontown, passed away, Thursday, July 10, 2025.  He was born May 14, 1950 in Uniontown, PA son of the late Glenn Fike and Jane Hebb Fike.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Fike.   Thomas was a 1968 graduate of Uniontown High School.  He was a member of Central Christian Church.  Thomas was a Past Master of Laurel Lodge #651 F&AM.  He worked at Fayette Resources and also worked as an auto repairman for Brashear Auto Body.   Left to cherish Thomas’ memory are his wife of 50 years, Lynda Burrell Fike of Uniontown; daughter, Reagan Fike (Dave Rager) of Brownsville; son, T. J. Fike of Uniontown; grandson, Travis (TD) Fike and sisters, Patricia Zavage and Pamela Fike both of Uniontown.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.  In accordance with Thomas’s wishes there will be no public viewing.   Memorial contributions in memory of Thomas can be made to Fayette Friends of Animals, PO Box 1282, Uniontown, PA 15401
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Patricia “Patty” R. Dubos Softcheck, age 71, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2025.  She was born August 6, 1953 in Uniontown, PA, daughter of the late Walter Dubos and Catherine Zimcosky Dubos.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Dubos.   Patricia was a graduate of Uniontown High School. She was a self-taught artist and enjoyed painting, sewing and crafting.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.   Left to cherish Patricia’s memory are her daughters, Anastasia “Stacey” Batovsky (Justin Santichen) of Johnstown, Kelly Softcheck of Uniontown and Wendy Softcheck (Andrew Keefer) of Fairbank; siblings, Loretta Trainor, Louise Dubos, Theresa Dubos, Jerome (Karen) Dubos, Rita Britt, Cecilia Sumey (Curtis), Joann Roberts (Randy), Rose Smochinsky (John), Kathy Vernon (Randy), and Christine Gyure; grandchildren Briana, Alexander, Alison, Elliot, Benjamin, Emily, Isaac and great grandson Ezra.   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 Friday, July 11th from2 until 4 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Patricia’s life at 4:00 PM with Pastor Ed Loukota officiating. Interment will be private.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook page.