OBIT: Milton FIRESTONE, 1931, Ursina, Somerset County, PA

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MILTON FIRESTONE

  Milton Firestone, a life long resident of Ursina, was found dead in his home 
here on Tuesday morning, his death being due, it is believed to heart trouble.  
He was aged about 63 years.  One brother, Rev. Bruce Firestone, of near 
Pittsburgh, survives. Obituary and funeral services will be published next week.

Meyersdale Republican, February 12, 1931

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MILTON FIRESTONE

Accidental Death of Milton Firestone

  URSINA, Feb. 17 - Milton Firestone, a life long resident of this place, was 
found dead in his home on Monday, February 9.
  Mr. Firestone, who lived alone in his house, was missed by his neighbors who 
had not seen him for several days.  They reported to Constable Harry Cameron 
who, assisted by John Van Sickel, broke open the door where they found Mr. 
Firestone dead at the foot of the stairs.  The remains were taken to C. B. 
Humbert's undertaking establishment in Confluence, where the Assistant County 
Coroner, Mrs. Guy Fluck, empanelled a jury who rendered a verdict of accidental 
death, due to falling down stairs.
  Milton Firestone was born at Ursina in 1868, being 63 years old at the time of 
his death.  He was a son of Emanuel and Jane Ream Firestone.  His mother was a 
sister of the late multi-millionaire, Norman B. Ream, who was born and reared at 
Ursina.
  Mr. Firestone was never married.  He is survived by one brother, Rev. N. B. 
Firestone, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church residing at McKeesport, 
who, when notified of his brother's death, came here and attended to all the 
arrangements for the funeral which took place on February 12 at Humbert's 
undertaking room, Rev. H. W. Jamison officiating; interment in the Jersey 
cemetery.
  Milton Firestone was a man of sterling qualities, sober, honest and 
industrious, and was respected by all who knew him.  The only surviving member 
of the family is Rev. N. B. Firestone.  Two brothers preceded him to the grave - 
one, B. F. Firestone, died in Wilkinsburg, and John Firestone, another brother, 
died in Washington, D.C., several years ago.

Meyersdale Republican, February 19, 1931