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Kenneth Firmstone Obituary

Kenneth D. Firmstone Sr., 89, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Independence Westmoreland Hospital. Mr. Firmstone was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, to the late Elmer and Nellie Mottle Firmstone. Ken was a graduate of Ramsay High School, class of 1953. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant. He worked at Westinghouse and Powerex as a draftsman, retiring after 48 years. Ken was also the president of the union for Westinghouse and Powerex for several years. Ken enjoyed gardening, traveling, especially cruises, and detailing his cars. Ken is survived by his loving family, his children, Deborah Piper (Gerald Copeland) and Kenneth D. Firmstone Jr. (Annette); his grandchildren, Noah Firmstone and Rhianna Firmstone; and his niece, Melissa Lawrence (Robert). In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly A. Kimmel Firmstone; his second wife, Marlene Kuhn Firmstone; and by his sister, Joyce Mathews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at GALONE-CARUSO FUNERAL HOME INC., Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the funeral home with Rev. Bob Ellson officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to the United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant Bell Choir Fund, 645 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666, or the American Cancer Society, 510 Pellis Road, Suite 203, Greensburg, PA 15601. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com

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Published by Tribune Review on May 6, 2025.

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Bill Davis

May 6, 2025

My condolences to Ken's family. Many memories of Ken from working together at Westinghouse and Powerex!!

Delphine Hagerman

May 6, 2025

Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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