Obituary of Kenneth D. Firmstone Sr.

Kenneth D. Firmstone Sr., 89, of Mt. Pleasant died Sunday May 4, 2025 at Independence Westmoreland Hospital.  Mr. Firmstone was born November 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 on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc., Mt. Pleasant.  A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. 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 Rd., Ste. 203, Greensburg, PA 15601.  To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com