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Christopher A. Hodor, age 60, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Uniontown Hospital.  He was born April 26, 1964 in Uniontown, son of the late George H. Cain and Cecelia Prah Cain.   Christopher was a 1981 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School.  He worked in construction as a carpenter.  Christopher was a good man.  He was smart, stubborn and hard headed but was kind hearted and full of knowledge.  He taught his son Michael everything he knows and taught him to be a better man.  May Christopher be with his family and friends again in a better place that we call Heaven.   Left to cherish Christopher’s memory are his son, Michael C. Hodor and wife Sherri Gess; sister’s, Cynthia Ann Jenkins, Michelle Golden and Victoria E. Wilczynsky and husband Craig; several nieces and nephew and many friends.  May he rest in peace.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.  In accordance with the families wishes there will be no public viewing.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.    

Norma Jean Null, age 90, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 8, 1934 in Elizabeth, WV, daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Hibbitts.   Norma was a member of Faith Assembly of God.  She was a devout Christian and enjoyed praying with people. Norma’s greatest joy was spending time with her family. ​ Left to cherish Norma’s memory are her husband of 72 years, Jack Null of Uniontown; son, Toby Null and wife Peggy of Uniontown; daughter Jaci Null of Uniontown; sister, Norita Pyles and husband Ray of Belpre, OH; grandchildren, Stacy Vasalani (Jack), Mary Klink (Jim) and Jackson Null (Amanda), and great grandchildren, Allie, Griffin, and Katie.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.  In accordance with the family’s wishes there will be no public viewing. Memorial contributions in memory of Norma may be made to Faith Assembly of God Church, 700 W Main St, Uniontown, PA 15401.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

Kenneth L. Chenger, age 77 of Waynesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.  He was born on March 18, 1947 in Lawton, OK, the son of the late Steve Chenger and Evelyn Underwood Chenger.   Kenny was a 1965 graduate of North Union High School and a 1969 graduate of California State College.  He taught Chemistry at Laurel Highlands Senior High School for thirty-five years.  While at Laurel Highlands, he served as an assistant varsity football coach, head cross country coach, head track and field coach, and a sponsor of various academic clubs.  He was a former member of the Fayette Striders Running Club, and completed multiple marathons in PA, VA and Washington D.C.  He was an active member of the Waynesburg Moose Lodge where he developed many lasting friendships over the past two decades.  Kenny had many interests including fishing, hunting, astronomy, hiking, history, music, playing folk and bluegrass on guitar, and all things related to science and nature.  Upon his retirement in 2004 he became quite the traveler, visiting numerous national parks, landmarks, and battlefields, always making a point of taking the back roads when possible. His favorite local fishing spots were the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, along with many other areas both in and out of the United States.  One of his first trips out of the country was to Iceland, and his favorite place to visit was the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, where he spent multiple summers fishing for salmon.  He fulfilled his goal of seeing the west coast by traveling roundtrip by train between Chicago, Seattle and San Fransisco.  In April of this year, he traveled to eastern Oklahoma to view the total solar eclipse, and in June he visited Alaska . Kenny is survived by his daughter Joanne Phillian and husband Ken of Uniontown, PA; son John Chenger and wife Lori of Carlisle, PA; former spouse Marlene Chenger; grandchildren Benjamin Phillian, Abigayle Phillian, Cannon Chenger, Scoutlyn Chenger, Gage Chenger; step-grandchildren Kim Braet, Sean Braet and wife Stephanie; and many special lifelong friends.   The family wishes to thank the staffs of both The Addison of Uniontown and Amedisys Hospice for the exceptional care and comfort they provided to Kenny.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA where the family will receive friends on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 1 until 4 PM.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Kenny may be made to the Humane Society of Greene County, 183 Jefferson Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370 or to the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library, 311 N. West Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.  

Charles W. Franks, Sr., age 58, of Uniontown, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Uniontown Hospital with his loving family by his side.  He was born June 16, 1966 in Uniontown, PA son of the late Charles R. Franks and Connie Rinehart Franks.   Charles was a 1984 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School.  He worked as a truck driver.  Charles was a member of Uniontown Church of the Brethren.  He was a member of the Polish Club and Amend Gun Club.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and shooting pool.   Left to cherish Charles’ memory are his sons, Charles W. Franks, Jr. (Brooke) of Lemont Furnace and William E. Franks of Oliver, PA; sisters, Cheryl Franks (Diane Butler) of Hopwood and Kim Franks of Uniontown; five grandchildren; many close friends and his dog Scruffy his best companion and protector.  He was affectionately called dad by Jessie Thorpe (Dustin) and Katie Carter (Sarah).   Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA.  Family and friends are invited to meet at Oak Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, November 13^th at 10:45 for a graveside service celebrating Charles’ life at 11:00 AM with Pastor Edward Moore officiating.   Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com or the funeral home Facebook page.