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Ralph A. Lytle Jr.

1946 - 2019

Ralph A. Lytle Jr. obituary, 1946-2019, Newton Twp., PA

BORN

1946

DIED

2019

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Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home

418 S. State St.

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Ralph Lytle Obituary

Ralph A. Lytle Jr., Newton Twp., passed away at home 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. Before his retirement, he worked as a machinist for Acker Drill for more than 30 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, Fayetteville, N.C.; and Steven M. Lytle and his wife, Sally, Forty Fort; grandchildren, Michael A. Lytle, Greensboro, N.C.; Amanda A. Fischer and her husband, Michael, Clayton, N.C.; and Megan E. Lytle, Forty Fort; great-grandchildren, Leilianna and Auriella Fischer; several nieces and nephews.

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

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit, Pa., with services by the Rev. Mark Terwilliger.

Friends may call at the church from 4 until 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.

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Published by Scranton Times on Dec. 17, 2019.

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Lynne Jamison

December 18, 2019

Dear Nancy - I wanted to let you know that I am grieving with you all at the loss of Ike. Always such a nice guy - always friendly and warm. My prayers are with you. May you find comfort and peace during this most difficult time.

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Shirley Mcmillan

December 17, 2019

Sending prayers to each of you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eileen and Michael Snyder

December 17, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers will be with you and your family.

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