History
Andrew D. Ferguson, Sr., started in the funeral industry in 1921, with the William S. Nixon Funeral Home in Uniontown, originally established in 1901. He and his wife, Lillian Nixon Ferguson, lived above the funeral home. The Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home was established in 1928, where the American Red Cross Center stands. The funeral home was moved to the Greed revival style mansion across the street to its present location, 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown (The Edgar S. Hackney Estate built in 1900) in 1937. Lillian ran the funeral home while raising four children after Mr. Ferguson’s death. Jack McFadden assisted her in sustaining the business until her son A.D. Ferguson took over in 1961. Andy Ferguson joined his father in 1988.
Andy is a life member of the Academy of Funeral Service Practitioners. He was a consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Education assisting in the licensing of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science’s online education program, and a preceptor for the Institute.
Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematories, Inc., offers free funeral services to any police officer or firefighter who dies in the line of duty. Family and Veteran Plans are also available. The Ferguson Funeral Home will assist your family with end of life decision making documents and procedures for traditional or contemporary funeral or memorial services.
Many innovative services are offered at the Ferguson Funeral Home, including notifying social security, veteran’s organizations, insurance companies, pension/retirement plans and many other important providers. We contact the family two days after the funeral to tie up loose ends. After two weeks, a breakfast basket is sent to the home and, after two months, we inform them of grief support options. After six months we deliver a pie and, one year after the loss, an anniversary rose in remembrance of the loved one lost. A tree also is planted in memory of the loved one lost. Identification viewings are available for families of direct cremation. In addition to offering Fayette County’s first funeral home website, we are also the only funeral home with support grieving groups and a grief lending library, the only funeral home developing personalized DVDs, portraits and an angel ornaments in-house, and state-of-the-art video and sounds system. We also have a refrigeration unit on-site for extended services, an international shipping service for the convenience of families transporting a deceased loved one to or from any destination, and Life Appreciate and Life Celebration Services.
The Ferguson Family and the staff of the Ferguson Funeral Home extends its hand to help community families through life’s most important transitions with true compassion for 150 years. Visit the Ferguson’s branch office, Ferguson-Brownfield Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., in Smithfield. It was formerly the Brownfield Funeral Home and Vance Funeral Home, established in 1869.
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.
