Longtime Bala Cynwyd Firefighter Dies At 87

BALA CYNWYD, PA — A longtime member of the Union Fire Association died after a brief illness and a lifetime of community service.

Frank Lutz died at 87 on Oct. 20, according to the fire company.

He joined the organization in 1954 and served it until his death.

A lifelong resident of Belmont Hills, Lutz was also a Lower Merion Commissioner for 20 years, the fire company said.

He is preceded in death by his devoted wife Mary C. Lutz and survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John Vianney Church in Gladwyne, with a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Belmont Hills Fire Company located at 4 S. Washington Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.