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Albert F. Lichty, Sr, 89
June 16, 2016
The last child of 7 born to Albert A. & Mary S. Sterbach Lichty. Albert, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on June 16, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 48 years to the late Elizabeth M. Lichty, & companion to Yvonne Strantz for the past 16 years.
Born June 10, 1927, he was raised in Cabbage Hill area. Attended St. Joseph’s Church & school. Also attended Lancaster Catholic & McCaskey. Proudly served in the US Navy the later part of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He served aboard the USS Achelous in WWII and USS Senaca in the Korean Conflict.
Before leaving for the service, he worked at Armstrong. Returning from the service, he worked at Bell Telephone for 44 ½ years first as a lineman and then later as a switching technician. After retiring from Bell Telephone, he worked at the Court House for 6 years as a Clerk of the Criminal Court. Then went to work for the Millersville VFW Post 7294 for 14 years as Treasurer of the corporation. He also worked the voting polls in his local district.
He was active with the Telephone Pioneers for 24 years. He was local president for 2 years and the clown coordinator. He was part of the installation of the fitness course at the Lancaster County Park. He was award chairman for the Special Olympics sponsored by the Telephone Pioneers at Fort Indiantown Gap.
He was involved with Boy Scouts at St. Mary’s Church in the late 1950’s and late 60 early 70 with Cub Scouts at Hans Herr and the Boy Scouts at Lampeter Fire Company. He was a member of the Throwing Bull Tribe and Order of the Arrow.
Albert loved the beach, gardening, fishing & camping. He could fix anything & was always on the Go!
Surviving are 4 children: Albert Lichty, Jr. husband of Jerry, Mary Ellen Hewes, wife of Gary, Gerry Lynn Potts and Robert A. Lichty, husband of Christine; 9 grandchildren, 5 great- granddaughters & 4 great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by sisters: Janet Sherts, Mary Jane Shifflet & Helen Warner; brothers: Irvin, Bernard & Robert Lichty.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St, Lancaster, PA 17603. A viewing will take place from 9:30-11 am at the church. Albert will be laid to rest at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lancaster County SPCA, 848 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
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Condolences to the Family
June 22, 2016
Bob abd family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the death of your father. It sounds like he was a great man, very active and a fun person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love from Aunt Freda and Skip
June 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all …love and hugs ….Cindy Schickel and family
June 21, 2016
To Yvonne and the Lichty Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Albert was a very caring and giving person. I worked with him for many years as a fellow officer in the Telephone Pioneers. He helped mentor me in the gift of giving to those less fortunate through the many community projects he was involved in. He made a difference in many lives including mine. From all of your fellow Telephone Pioneers we bid you eternal peace and thanks for your service.
Dan Sanders
June 20, 2016
Bob – We’re so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Dave and Missy
June 20, 2016
Dear Bob and family,
We are sorry to hear of yourfamily’s loss.
Sending thoughts and prayers for comfort.
Skip and Dee Mellinger
June 19, 2016
So sorry to learn of Albert’s passing.
I remember him as my uncle who was always working on a project or fixing something.
Our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Mike and Terry Warner
June 19, 2016
Sorry to hear about your dad. Your in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can to do let me know. You can reach me at 717-239-5048. See you Tuesday. Love Bernadette
June 19, 2016
I am sorry for the loss of Al’s family and friends. I was a clown with Al and the Pioneers for years. The memories of all our events are imbeded in my mind. Such fun times and Al helped to make them so “Special”. I think his sense of humor will be my favorite memory of him.
God Bless
Valerie A. Capp
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