dferguson_obit_header

Calling Hours:
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 5:00-9:00pm
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA

Myrtle F&AM will provide a masonic service at the
funeral home at 9:00pm on Tuesday.

Funeral Service:
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 11:00am
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA
Rev. John Canon, officiating

Burial with committal prayers will be in Shenango
Valley Cemetery, Greenville, PA

Dennis E. Ferguson, age 72, of Hamburg Rd., Hempfield Twp., passed away peacefully with his wife at his side Thursday morning, February 16, 2017 in Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, OH. 

Mr. Ferguson was born in Greenville on May 28, 1944 to Earle B. and Hazel E. (Deets) Ferguson.  He was a 1962 graduate of Greenville Senior High School.  From 1999 until his retirement in 2008, he was employed as the operations manger of Goddard State Park Marina and from 1975-1988 he was the owner/operator of Fergies Bait & Tackle in Sandy Lake.  Denny had also had previous employment at the former Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. and during the 1960's he served as a Hempfield Twp. Police Officer. 

He was a member of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville and was a member of F&AM Myrtle Masonic Lodge #316, Franklin.  Denny was an avid hunter and fisherman and held membership with N.R.A. and had served as a hunter safety course instructor.  Denny was a classic car and truck enthusiast for many years. 

On September 14, 2002 he married Cheryl L. (Haggerty) Gray, she survives at home.  Also surviving are six children, Dennis J. Ferguson of Butler, Stacey N. Ferguson of Grove City, Adam B. Ferguson and his girlfriend Kaitlin Brown of Halifax, VA, Brenda L. Hittle and her husband Doug of Greenville, Beth A. Yeager and her husband Shawn of Clarks Mills and Brian T. Gray and his wife Jill of Hadley, a sister, Judie Stainbrook and her husband Jerry of Greenville and ten grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother James Ferguson and a sister, Gaywood Cooper.

Memorial contributions may be made to N.R.A., 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030.

footer

16 Comments

  1. Marty Flinn Marty Flinn
    February 18, 2017    

    My dad Robert Flinn probably bought a lot of bait from him .So sorry for your loss

  2. Bob Bond Bob Bond
    February 18, 2017    

    Cheryl I am so sorry for your loss and would be there if AZ wasn’t so far away. My thoughts and prayers will be there tho.

  3. pATTY KITCH BAKER pATTY KITCH BAKER
    February 18, 2017    

    YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. I WAS A FORMER CLASSMATE OF DENNIS.

  4. Vonda and Ronnie Morningstar Vonda and Ronnie Morningstar
    February 18, 2017    

    Offering our condolences to you , Cheryl, and your family .

  5. Kim and John Porter Kim and John Porter
    February 18, 2017    

    So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers

  6. Fred Doerzbacher IV Fred Doerzbacher IV
    February 18, 2017    

    Most sincere condolences Cheryl , Stacey & Denny. I remember the fun times with your family vividly. Our father’s were very good friends for a long time , and it was an honor to meet him & know him. Even tho I was a little kid when I met you all , I always felt welcome. God bless

    “Little” Freddy

  7. Mike & Karen Kaulen Mike & Karen Kaulen
    February 19, 2017    

    So sorry to hear of Den’s passing. The Kaulen’s and Ferguson’s have been a part of each other’s lives for a long time as friends and neighbors. So many wonderful memories. Our prayers are with you Cheryl and the family.

  8. Dave Kaulen Dave Kaulen
    February 20, 2017    

    Cheryl I’m so glad I got to spend the time with Den the last few years. Like going to Canada a couple of times bear hunting , fishing and junk storing. Talking about all the good times as kids . Our child hood was in the best of times for sure we both thought. And if we did those things today we would be in jail for sure. I have all those memories and you have heard some and some you haven’t . He will be missed by many and he has made a big impact on many lives in his time hear on earth. God Bless

  9. Sandy & Alan Booher Sandy & Alan Booher
    February 21, 2017    

    Cheryl we are so sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. Please extend our sympathies to the rest of the family also; as I don’t think that it would be wise for me to come tonight or to the funeral, as I have been fighting Bronchitis for the past few days. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers; and that I would be there for you, if I could.. God bless you all, as you go through this difficult time. Love& Prayers,

  10. Sheryl Snyder Sheryl Snyder
    February 21, 2017    

    Cheryl I’m so sorry to hear about Denny’s passing . I bet he’s having a high old time with my Uncle Chuck . Love and Prayers .

  11. Marc Rinella/Majestic Grille Marc Rinella/Majestic Grille
    February 22, 2017    

    Sad to hear about the passing of your brother, father, and grandfather. I have know Denny since high-school…Enjoyed the Sunday Corvette caravan that took place on Sunday’s in 1965. Sometime their would be 15 Corvette’s leave Greenville for a summer cruise. As we grew older, we were happy for a classic cruise and set in a old lawn chair and talk about the “Good Old Day’s”. I Denny knew a lot of people; I wanted to stop last night, but the line was out the door! I had a new knee last month, and I am having alittle trouble standing for any length of time.( Denny we’ll miss you this summer with that great smile and that special laugh!) I’m sure you’ll be cruisin this summer in haven, and you won’t have to worry about rain! God Bless

  12. Marc Rinella/Majestic Grille Marc Rinella/Majestic Grille
    February 22, 2017    

    Cheryl; Sorry for your lost, I never had time to get to know you, but Denny always had great comments about you when we were together. To have someone you love with you when you cross to the other side cannot be any better than that. Great guy, he’ll be missed!!

  13. Pat Foster Pat Foster
    February 23, 2017    

    Cheryl please know that my heart aches. Denny was such a special man in my life . He will be missed but now he has no pain. I am sure he and Chuck are having a great time. I was still sick today and wanted so bad to be with you. Love, hugs and prayers.

  14. Marie Bucher Marie Bucher
    February 23, 2017    

    Dear Cheryl and family, I am so sorry to hear pf Denny’s passing. I got to know him when we worked at Sharp Collections. He was always smiling and happy. Even going thru some
    bad times he still smiled. He cared about people and it showed in his work. He was always a gentleman. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  15. Anonymous Anonymous
    February 23, 2017    

    words can not explain the love we had for you and Dennie you did everything together John and I wish we could be there for you at this time John is really sick so we can’t make John and Dennie had an awesome friendship which in turn brought us together. if you need us for anything just ask we are here for you love John@ Denise Pointer

  16. Ron and Faith Emmett Ron and Faith Emmett
    March 11, 2017    

    Dear Denny’s family,
    Ron and I just heard about Denny’s passing today, March 11. We feel so bad. We were classmates, and I was his neighbor growing up. He was such a great guy. We’re so sorry for your loss.

Leave a Condolence

Your email address will not be published.