Obituaries
September 29, 2021

Robert C. Ferguson – White Oak

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Robert C. Ferguson, 74, of White Oak, died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on June 14, 1947, and was the son of the late Robert Clyde and June Williams Ferguson. He was a member of Sampson’s Mills Church, associate member of American Legion Post No. 701, White Oak AARP No. 2294 and the Mon Yough Community Center. He is survived by his aunt, Ruth Haley of Damascus, Md.; uncle, Robert Williams of North Huntingdon; and many cousins. Family and friends are welcome at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177 from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel at noon with the Rev. Jessica McClure Archer officiating. Burial will follow at Long Run Cemetery in North Huntingdon. The family and our team members appreciate that all visitors follow appropriate guidelines including wearing of masks, social distancing and capacity limits. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. The family also wants everyone to know that they completely understand if anyone is not comfortable with visiting and paying their respects during this pandemic. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

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