William ‘Bill’ Ferguson

SPRING HILL, Fla. — William “Bill” Ferguson, of Spring Hill, passed away on May 5, 2026, in his 79th year.

Bill was born Nov. 11, 1947, in Pittsburg, Pa., to William and Betty Ferguson. He grew up in Murrysville, Pa., with his brother, Jim, and sisters Betsy and Cathie.

Accepting Jesus Christ as his personal savior at a young age, Bill’s life was shaped by this and, in 1966, he attended Emmaus Bible School in Oak Park, Ill., earning a diploma in Biblical Studies. It was at Emmaus that he met Susan Steinseifer of Kenosha, Wisc., and in 1969, Bill and Susan were married.

Shortly thereafter, Bill and Sue moved to Longview, Texas, where Bill enrolled at LeTourneau College. In 1971, he graduated with a degree in Aviation. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany as a chaplain’s assistant.

Upon returning home, he worked for the Salamanca (N.Y.) Press as a printer until 1985, when he established Ferguson Printing, which served the printing needs of the greater Cattaraugus (N.Y.) County and northern Pennsylvania regions.

Bill served his community as a city alderman for two stints, 2000-03 and 2006-2012, and as the Salamanca Police Commissioner in 2002-03 and again in 2006-09. Along with his political involvement, he took part in many theatrical productions put on by the Village Players in Salamanca.

Camp Li-Lo-Li has always been close to Bill’s heart when as a teenager he was asked to take care of the horses for a week before camp started. Over the years, he was a camper, counselor, wrangler and head wrangler. He was also involved in the camp corporation where he served in many positions over the years as registrar, staff coordinator, Vice President and finished off his years as Treasurer. Bill’s desire to share the life, love and light that God gives freely to all motivated both his involvement in camp and in his daily life.

He is survived by his children, Ben (Mary) and Nancy (John); his grandchildren, Forrest, Izzy, Mia, Cody and Moriah; along with siblings, Jim (Donna), Betsy (Al), Cathie (Jerry) and Kirby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty, and the love of his life, Susan.

A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life and faith will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Spring Hill. The service can also be watched online at cornerstonebaptistchurchhc.com.

In lieu of flowers, Bill requested that memorial donations be made to Camp Li-Lo-Li, 8811 Sunfish Run Road, Randolph, NY 14772.