John R. "Bob" Firment

John R. "Bob" Firment, 86, of Greenwald, PA, passed away Aug. 23, 2020, at home. Born Nov. 12, 1933, in Humphreys PA, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Koval) Firment. Prior to his retirement, John had been employed at the Westmoreland County Department of Welfare. A veteran of the Korean War era, he served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class in Germany. He was a member of both Crabtree and Hannastown Fire Departments and the old Crabtree Sportsman's Club. John is survived by his wife Eleanor (Robb) Firment. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 27. He is also survived by two sons Robert and his wife Lee (Luttner) of Greensburg, Michael of Greenwald and a daughter Tricia Stemmler and her husband Brad of Latrobe; three granddaughters Emma and Lucy Firment and Autumn Stemmler. He is also survived by two sisters Mary Ann Duda of Trauger and Lois Stinebiser of New Stanton, and a brother Ronald Firment and his wife Suzan, along with numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to Excela Health Home Care and Hospice, and in particular Holly, Amber and Anne who provided great comfort. There will be no public visitation. A private funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday in St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree with Bob's great-nephew Fr. Dan Ulishney as celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Crabtree. Blairsville Military Service Group will render Military Honors at graveside. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. Arrangements are being handled by the P. DAVID NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 215 Church St., New Alexandria, PA 15670, 724-668-2248. www.NewhouseFuneralHome.com.

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