Ralph A. Lytle, Jr.

Ralph A. Lytle, Jr., Newton Township, passed away at home on Sunday.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy M Lytle. He was the son of the late Ralph A. Lytle, Sr. and Bertha Lubeck Lytle.  After graduating from Newton-Ransom High School in 1964, he went on to Johnson College.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as a machinist for Acker Drill for over thirty years. Ralph was a member of Countryside Community Church in Newton.  He enjoyed his John Deere tractors and gardening, but his greatest pleasure was spending time with his family.

Also surviving are two sons:  Ralph O. Lytle and his wife Robin of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Steven M. Lytle and his wife Sally of Forty Fort; grandchildren Michael A. Lytle of Greensboro, North Carolina, Amanda A. Fischer and her husband Michael of Clayton, North Carolina, and Megan E. Lytle of Forty Fort; great grandchildren Leilianna and Auriella Fischer; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four sisters:  Grace Martenson, Marilyn Logan, Nancy Smith, and Ronnie Lynn Masters.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit, PA with services by Reverend Mark Terwilliger.  Friends may call at the church from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Countryside Community Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.