Leon F. Ferguson Jr., 87, of Fredonia (Delaware Township), passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born on Aug. 12, 1937, in Transfer, the son of the late Leon F. and Verna Lucille (Dunkerly) Ferguson Sr.

He graduated from Hickory High School in 1955.

On Sept. 4, 1957, he married the former Kathryn J. Wilson, and they shared 67 years together.

For over 40 years, Leon owned and operated, along with his brother Bill, Ferguson Steel and Greenville Steel Sales.

Following his retirement, he pursued a second career in farming and raising Black Angus cattle.

He was a member of the Fredonia Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an elder, a trustee, and a greeter.

He was a member of the Eureka Lodge 290 Free and Accepted Masons, Greenville, The New Castle Consistory, and had served as vice chairman of the Mercer County Land Preservation Board and was a member of the Iron Workers Local 207.

He was a licensed pilot, always enjoying the opportunity to fly the company Piper Cherokee airplane.

For many years, he bowled with the Fredonia Businessmen.

Along with his wife, he enjoyed traveling and visiting all 50 states.

He was active in Little League and Boy Scouting in his early years.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; his three children, Richard Ferguson, Ravenna, Ohio; Ronald (Patty) Ferguson, Fredonia; and Cheryl (William) Deschand, Fredonia; three brothers, Bill Ferguson, Greenville; Fred Ferguson, Transfer; and Chuck Ferguson, Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren, Ronald and Bradley Ferguson, Adam Deschand, Grace (Ely) Feuerstein and Ryan Deschand; and two step-grandsons, Trevor and Tyler Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Elsie Colson.

The family has suggested that memorial tributes may be made to the Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 24 Water St., Fredonia, PA 16124.

FERGUSON

Leon F. Jr., 87, Fredonia.

Family service: Private, at the Fredonia Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Eric M. Peters officiating.

Burial: Delaware Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 169 Second St., Fredonia.