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John W. Fry, 81

December 29, 2024

John W. Fry, 81, of Lititz, passed away at home, Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late John J. and Ethel M. (Foreman) Fry. John was the loving husband of Antoinette (Takach) Fry, with whom he would have celebrated 57 years of marriage on January 12.

After graduating from high school, John went on to serve in the US Army during the Vietnam War in Germany from 1965-1967. Following his honorable discharge, he went to work as an IT specialist for the banking and insurance industries until his retirement.

Of the Catholic Faith, John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed all of the Philadelphia sports teams. He also enjoyed photography and had his own darkroom for developing his own pictures.

In addition to his wife, Antoinette, John is survived by his four daughters: Michelle Tercha, wife of Frank, of Aston, Allison Weissert, wife of Rick, of Havre De Grace, MD, Jacquelyn Fry, of Scranton, and Carolyn Oakley, wife of Chris, of Lancaster. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian (Fry) Royer.

Family and friends will be received Friday, January 3, 2025, from 3PM to 4PM, at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Christian Prayer service will follow at 4PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to St. Joseph Center Foundation, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

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January 02, 2025

John was my cousin and a childhood friend. I will always remember his kindness and sense of humor. When my mother passed away he and Toni were there to comfort me and my family.  May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing.
Shirley Strauss

January 01, 2025

May John rest in peace and his family be blessed in their time of sorrow.  John was a joy to be around at the Highlands and I always enjoyed his Army stories from Germany and his knowledge of Freddie Murcury and Queen.  Many will miss John.
Ken McCullough

January 01, 2025

John worked with me briefly at our Finigan Realtors office, just up the street from his house in Aston. I admired his attitude and he always had a great smile.  My condolences, especially to Allison and Rick, who also sold their house thru me.
Bill Finigan

December 31, 2024

We were saddened to learn of your family’s loss. We are praying for you and hope that you are comforted by your memories and love shared.
The Mazzella Family

December 31, 2024

My deepest sympathy goes to Antoinette & John’s family.  John was a good friend to everyone.  I enjoyed his good sense of humor & always had a good joke to tell us while sitting at the clubhouse or at the pool. He was a very good friend to my late husband Bob.  They had many laughs together.  RIP John🙏
Dolores Kerprich

December 30, 2024

For over 25 years you treated me with friendship,love, & respect. Thank you for trusting me ,believing in me and respecting me as I became family. I truly enjoyed our time together and will always hold you in the highest regard. With all my love and respect. Your some-in-law…Chris.

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Friday, January 03, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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