Martin W. Lorish, 72 years, of Alburtis, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Miriam D. (Geist) Lorish for 48 years last April.  Born in Berks County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Clara (Hillegas) Lorish.

He was a supervisor for Cross Creek Apparel for several years and went on to work with his son at Lorish Lawncare, in Mt. Airy, NC before retiring several years ago.  Martin honorably served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.

Survivors: Wife; Miriam; daughter, Kimberly A. Mickley and husband Keith of Kutztown; son, Brian A. and wife Cynthia of Ararat, NC; brothers, Paul and wife Vivian, Raymond and wife Linda, and Sidney and wife Joyce; sisters, Marguerite Hobert and husband Allen, Joan Egolf, and Dianne Gouldner; step grandchildren, Brittany and Blake Kornbrust; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Marvin.

Services :  11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 6 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.  Interment will be in Fogelsville Union Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of the Lehigh Valley, 3893 Adler Pl., Ste 170, Bethlehem, 18017.