Albert M. Lilly, 97, formerly of Fogelsville, died Feb. 5, 2025, in Arden Courts of Old Orchard, Bethlehem Township.

The husband of the late Shirley L. (Singer) Lilly, the couple was married 69 years.

Born April 30, 1927, in Altoona, Blair County, he was the son of the late Charles Lilly and Mary (Grassberger) Lilly Lindo.

He faithfully and honorably served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, earning the rank of fireman, second class.

A former member of the American Welding Society and past chairman of the Lehigh Valley Chapter, he was a business manager at the former J.W. Goodliffe Welding Supplies, East Allentown, for 30 years before retiring in 1989.

He served as a past president, former captain and life member of the Greenawalds Fire Company, South Whitehall Township.

He was also a charter member of the South Whitehall Township Civil Service Commission.

His survivors include children Pamala L. Magyarics (James) of Bethlehem, Sharol L. Young (Timothy) of Allentown, Gayle L. Schuster (Mark) of Huntingdon, Lori L. LaFarr (Santa) of Topton, and Darrell L. Lilly (Donna) of Johns Creek, Ga.; brother Robert J. Hughey of Dysart; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, L. Scott Lilly; an infant great-granddaughter, Elysia Magyarics; and a brother, Ralph A. Lindo.

His service will be private, at the convenience of the family.

There will be no public calling hours.

Private interment will take place at the Union Church Cemetery, Neffs.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc, Schnecksville.