About Us
Andrew D. Ferguson III was born in 1963 in Uniontown. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1984 to 1987, as a combat medic attached to the 2/75th Ranger Battalion, 2/77 Armor Battalion and the First Special Forces Group at Fort Lewis, WA, he joined his father at the Ferguson Funeral Home. Since then he has been busy not only with taking care of families at the funeral home but also with many activities in the local community, including:
- Uniontown Rotary Club President
- American Cancer Society
- Easter Seal Society President
- Uniontown Hospital Board of Trustees
- National, Pennsylvania, and Southwestern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Associations
- United Way board member and past chairman
- Uniontown Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club
- Fayette AIDS Task Force and Leukemia Society Celebrity Waiters
- PA Adopt A Highway sponsor
- Uniontown Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Williams Hook and Ladder
Andrew D. Ferguson Jr. was born in 1940, in Uniontown and graduated from Uniontown High School in 1958. After a tour of duty in the U.S. Army, he attended Grove City College and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. With over 40 years experience as a funeral director, A.D. Ferguson served on the legislative committee of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors and was the past president of the Southwestern and Greater Uniontown Funeral Directors Association. Some of his community and church activities included:
- Uniontown Rotary Club Board of Directors and 35 year membership
- Salvation Army Past President and board membership
- Easter Seals of Fayette County Brace for an Ace Award recipient and honorary board membership
- Asbury United Methodist Church trustee, pastor/parish relations committee, United Methodist Men’s Bible Class and Sunday School Class
Jack McFadden was born in 1926, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, serving in the pacific theater until he was honorably discharged in 1946. After graduating with honors from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1948, Jack became a funeral director in 1951 at the Ferguson Funeral Home, supervised from 1960 to 1963, directed from 1967 to 1987, and continued to work as needed after retiring in 1996. His church and community activities included:
- Uniontown Lions Club member and past board director
- Connellsville Rotary club member, past board director, and member of the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee
- Third Presbyterian Church member and Elder; member and president of the Church Choir
- Interfaith Care Givers Association Board of Directors
- Fayette County Easter Seals Society Advisory Board and Equine Therapy Program
OBITUARIES
RECENT OBITUARIES
Esther Jane Mawhinney Drazga, age 91, of Uniontown, PA passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 in Uniontown Hospital with her son by her side. She was born September 6, 1934 in Tarrs, PA, daughter of David Mawhinney and Della Finfrock Mawhinney. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by Andrew J. “Diz” Drazga, her loving husband and step-sisters, Betty Kane Kaiser and Matilda Kane Widenhofer.
Jane was a 1952 graduate of Redstone High School. She was a secretary at Rockwell International for many years and then Lafayette Manor also for many years. Jane and Diz traveled to many venues with their band. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Tri-Hi-Y Chapter, a high school class officer, majorette, enjoyed the casino, bowling, collecting stuffed animals, and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates fan.
Left to cherish Jane’s memory are her loving son, Doug Drazga of Uniontown; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA, where family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 4 until 8 PM. Visitation will continue in the funeral home on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 10 until 11 AM followed by a service celebrating Jane’s life at 11:00 AM with Pastor Gary Workman officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
Leslie A. Brown Hudock, age 78, of Uniontown, PA passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Uniontown Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born May 14, 1947 in Masontown, PA daughter of the late Allen “Bill” Brown and Doris Honsaker Brown. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by Jack Hudock her loving husband and lifelong partner for over 60 years and son, Sean Michael Hudock.
Leslie was a 1965 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and attended Medical Secretarial School. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and also attended St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church. Leslie worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Rupp. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, the casino and was an avid Steeler’s fan. Leslie’s greatest joy was having gatherings and cooking for her family and friends. She was most definitely the “Hostess with the Mostess”.
Left to cherish Leslie’s memory are her daughters Heather Ciez (Frank) of Uniontown, PA and Hilari Thomas (Bill) of Indiana, PA; sister, Terri Cutwright (Dave) of Carmichaels, PA; brother, Doug Brown (Marlene) of Smithfield, PA; grandchildren, Brittany VanSickle, Ella Ciez, Addie Ciez, Phoebe Thomas, Micah Thomas and Asher Thomas and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA, where family and friends will be received on Sunday, October 12th from 4 until 8 PM. Visitation will continue in the funeral home on Monday from 10 until 11 AM followed by a service celebrating Leslie’s life at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ryan Washabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park.
James “Jim” V. Stickovitch, 83, of Masontown, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 6, 1942, in Fairchance, Pennsylvania, Jim was the son of the late Joseph W. and Goldie (Boyd) Stickovitch. He was raised in a close-knit family alongside his eight siblings, where he learned early the values of hard work, humility, and faith — lessons that guided him throughout his life.
Jim spent many years as a proud and dedicated coal miner, providing tirelessly for his family with grit and perseverance. His work ethic was unmatched, and even in retirement, he continued to pour that same energy into his passions — whether it was hunting, fishing, or tending to his beloved vegetable garden. He found peace and purpose in the outdoors, and he especially enjoyed sharing those simple joys with family and friends.
On October 26, 1962, Jim married the love of his life, Carol “Rosie” Stickovitch. Together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and faith. Over their 63 years of marriage, they raised four children and created a home that was the heart of countless family gatherings and memories.
Jim was a devout Christian whose quiet faith guided everything he did. He lived with integrity, kindness, and compassion — never seeking recognition, but always lending a hand when someone needed it.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Harriet Whoolery, Sarah Swaney, and Frances Vojtkofsky; brothers John and Joseph; and his beloved daughter, Kristin Yucha.
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Carol; his children Jeff (Linda), Jimmy (Sandra), and Kathleen (Mike) Duritsky; his sisters Margaret (Herb) Greif, Myrtle Stajcar, and Judy (Tom) Kittle; grandchildren Alexis, Nicole, Michael (Jenna), Josh, Benjamin, and Jayden; great granddaughter Ryleigh, and his faithful dog, Frosty.
Jim will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his hard-working spirit, and his deep love for his family. His presence, wisdom, and humor will be profoundly missed but forever remembered by all who were blessed to know him.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematories, Inc., 80 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, PA, where family and friends will be received on Monday, October 13, from 2–4 PM and 6–8 PM, and on Tuesday, October 14, from 10–11 AM followed by a service celebrating Jim’s life at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dale Johnson and Rev. Dale Reddick co-officiating. Interment will follow in Greendale Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be share with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
Danette D. Angelo Gray, age 53, of Perryopolis, PA, passed away, October 4, 2025 in Uniontown Hospital. She was born August 1, 1972 in Uniontown, PA, daughter of the late Russell Angelo, Jr and Delores Engle Angelo. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Donna Jean Angelo and fur baby, Calvin.
Danette was employed by The Chimney Sweep Company as an office manager for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, family and friends.
Left to cherish Danette’s memory are her fiancée of fifteen years, James Vicent Galla, III; loving daughters, Brittany Gray and fiancée Jospeh Skundrich of Cranberry Township, PA and Haley Gray and fiancée Daniel Jones of Masontown; grandchildren whom she adored, Alexandria Cullen, Reid Jones, Greyson Jones, Joey Skundrich and McKenna Skundrich; dedicated brothers, Russell Angelo, and wife Juanita of Lemont Furnace, M. Wayne Angelo and wife Margaret Ann of Uniontown and Clyde Angelo and wife Jennifer of McClellandtown; special sisters, Diana Harned and husband Doug of Smithfield and Danita Robinson and husband Maurice of McClellandtown; and fur baby, Honeybee Galla.
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 Tuesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. Viewing will continue on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 10 until 11 am in the funeral home followed by a service celebrating Danette’s life at 11 am with Dr. Mac Reed officiating. Interment will be private.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook page.
