Richard E. Ferguson

DOVER – Richard E. "Dick" Ferguson, 81, entered into rest Friday morning, August 28, 2026 at Parkhouse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Royersford.  He was the loving husband of LaJauna M. (Riley) Ferguson.  The couple celebrated 40 years of marriage on October 18, 2025.

Born October 18, 1944 in Franklintown, he was a son of the late Charles and Ethel (Rinehart) Ferguson.

Dick graduated from Susquehanna High School and had 42 years of service for J.E. Baker Company in York.  Following retirement, he worked for Apple Chevrolet and later, Ruppert Detective Agency.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in York where he was involved in the Helping Hands Ministry.  Dick enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his sons, Richard E. Ferguson, Jr. of North Carolina and Robert A. Ferguson of Florida; a step-daughter, Lovenia Marie Price of York; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Dennis Ferguson of Shrewsbury; and a sister, Ruth Stauffer of Red Lion.  He was preceded in death by his parents and step-son, Leonard Michael Rineholt.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Dick's funeral at 11 a.m. and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church, 2740 Roosevelt Ave., York.  Burial will follow in Red Run Cemetery, East Berlin.  Officiating will be Pastor Greg Wahlberg.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Dover.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741; or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

To share memories of Dick and condolences with his family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown MD 21741
Web: https://donate.cancer.org

Alzheimer's Association
2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg PA 17110
Web: http://alz.org