Gerald A. Lytle, 49, of Fort Hill, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at In Touch Hospice, Somerset after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 16, 1967 in Somerset, a son of Lewis E. Lytle of Confluence and the late Nancy (Phillippi) Lytle. His mother, a brother, Robert Lytle, uncle, Robert Phillippi, Jr., and aunt, Gay Phillippi preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Stephanie (Mitchell) Lytle, daughters Ashley Firestone and husband Cy, Somerset, and Rebecca Lytle, Fort Hill, his father, sisters Patti Woods and husband Charles, Markleton, Vicki King and husband David, Farmington, and Peggy Nickelson and husband Carl III, Confluence, mother-in-law Rita Mitchell, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald was a member of the Sculton Rod and Gun Club and the NRA, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved to camp with his family. He worked for Geochemical Testing in Somerset for 29 ½ years. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday and 10-11 AM Saturday, the hour of service, at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, PA with Rev. Jim Monticue officiating. Interment in Kingwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a fund at Somerset Trust Company to help with Gerald's medical expenses.