Larry A. Lytle

January 25, 1948-November 1, 2026

Larry A. Lytle, 78, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Walter A. and Pauline C. (Frederick) Lytle.

Larry married Sheila M. Cole in 1969 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

He is survived by his wife and three children: Jeff Lytle (Linda), Michael Lytle (Stacey) and Jennifer Nordick (Rich); eight grandchildren: Johnathan and Sean Lytle, Emily, Jaxon and Leah Nordick, Levi and Evan Lytle, and Michael Anderson; four great-grandchildren: Colton and Caleb Anderson, Jace and McKenzie Lytle. Larry is also survived by two sisters: Karen Bollinger and Valeri McCormick.

He was preceded in death by a son, David Allen Lytle.

Larry was a graduate of Altoona High School and had attended Penn State University.

Larry was a United States Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam War.

He retired from Norfolk Southern as an electrician after 30 years of service.

Larry enjoyed golf, motorcycles, listening to the Eagles, feeding the squirrels; but ultimately, loved spending time with his family.

Friends will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where prayers will be held at 3:45 pm.

Committal will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Altoona.

In lieu of flowers the family kindly suggests for donations to be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105/ www.stjude.org/memorial.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.