Dale L. Firestone

Dale L. Firestone, 68, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Reading Hospital - Tower Health.

He was born in Ephrata to the late Harry and Joyce (Rutt) Firestone and was the husband of Cindy (O'Donnell) Firestone, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.

Dale worked for Sechan Electronics in Lititz. He worked in the refurbishing department for 18 years, prior to his retirement in March of 2022. In his free time, Dale had many hobbies, including photography, drag racing, and dirt biking. He was a self-taught musician, who played the keyboards and enjoyed making his own music. He had a love for both classic rock music and classic cars, especially MOPAR and the '47 Willy. There was no animal, big or small, that Dale couldn't befriend. Dale was a generous donor to the Gift of Life program, donating two corneas.

In addition to his wife, Dale is survived by two nieces, Adrienne (Moyer), wife of Marc David, Nicole (Firestone), wife of Larry Dill; five nephews, Zach O'Donnell, Philip O'Donnell, Jaime Moyer, Zach Cramer, Bryan Cramer; two great nieces; five great nephews; two brothers, Keith Firestone, Curtis, husband of the late Taryn (Hackman) Firestone and a sister, Simone, wife of the late Daniel Cramer.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 PM, at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Avenue, Ephrata, followed by a time of remembrance at 6:30 PM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Dale's memory may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.