Patricia B. Firster Obituary
The passing of Patricia B. Firster (Franklin, Pennsylvania) occurred on July 15, 2026. Patricia, born on September 4, 1947, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patricia B. Firster to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William "Luke" Balas and Eyla Gilson Balas of Chapmanville, PA; her daughter Lori Denise Firster; her in-laws, Lois and Earl Firster; and her close friends, Mary Ann and Paul Weibel.
She is survived by: her husband Dennis M. Firster; her children, Ryan Firster (Angela) of Cooperstown and LaNae Stoltenberg (Steven) of Franklin; her grandchildren, Aleeah, Emma Firster and Baby Stoltenberg; her siblings, Gerald "Gerry" Balas (Kathleen "Kathy") of Titusville, PA and Karen Balas of Franklin; her in-laws, James, Rose Harriett, David Firster and Jayne Firster of Cranberry; her friends, Kay Bradley of Texas and Linda Griffith of North Carolina; and her pet Holly. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patricia's memory to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323 or visit https://www.kirtlandcancerfoundation.org; Bethel Community Christian Church, 2656 PA-417, Franklin, PA 16323; and/or the Oakland Volunter Fire Department, 779 Speer Road, Cooperstown, PA. 16317.
