June 16, 2020

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Fry’s passing.  I was also a student of Mrs. Fry in the early 80’s at Sporting Hill.  She was a kind, compassionate and wonderful teacher.  I still remember some of the stories that she told and am a better person because I had her as a teacher.
Phil Erb

April 07, 2020

To Nancy, Chip and your families
I remember your mother as someone special, a wonderful friend to my parents. My sincee condolences. Kathy Shannon

April 05, 2020

Sue was a joy to be around. She was always cheerful, upbeat and happy. She will be missed.
Deb Herr

April 04, 2020

Dear Nancy and Chip – I was so very grieved to see your darling mother’s picture in the Obit section of the Lititz Record this week.  Oh my she was a wonderful person, you are so blessed to have had her as your Mom.  Sue and I met at the pool, (at the Lititz Rec Center back in 93) we both were a part of three “Lane Maidens”, who changed the swimming ropes, with Verna Mossiman and Lucy De Perrot.  Sue was a great support to me as I went through my undergrad at Millersville in art education and then onto my early years of teaching art at Kraybill Mennonite School, which I retired from 3 years ago.  I was there 18years.  We often went to breakfast and had long chats about our families.  She was always a great listener, and loved you both and your children so very deeply.  She was so very proud of you both and of each of your children.  I saw Sue last after she’d had a stroke, but she was still doing so very well and still had that sparkle.  Your Mom was so very intelligent and her love of God and service through her church will always be her legacy.  It’s funny in the middle of this crisis, I was just remembering Sue, Lucy and Verna, and thinking I need to send them all an e-mail and check on them, and here we are.  She was a gift to many, including myself and she will be missed.  I know she’s in heaven but I also know the journey of grief that you all will travel through in the coming months and years.  Please send my love to all your children Nancy – they are an amazing group of now adults.  With deepest sympathy for your loss, Love, Wendy Weinstein – I was priveledged to know your dear Mom.  

April 03, 2020

Mrs.Fry was a big orioles fan that i remember.The 1983 world series was the phillies vs the orioles and while my team being the phillies didn’t win Mrs.Fry was compassionate and didn’t rub it in,this was the kind of person she was.I was glad to know her and look back on those days whenever i go through tough times in life.
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mark shank

April 03, 2020

Im so sorry to hear of Mrs Fry’s passing.  She was my 6th grade teacher in ’80/’81, at Manheim central.( Sportinghill elementary). I have lots of memories of her,  as she was also my older brothers teacher. She was a wonderful teacher,  very kind and loving to her students. I’ll always remember her laugh.  I can still hear her voice as well.  My sympathies to all her family,  Rhonda Gibble Fox

April 03, 2020

I was blessed to have Mrs. Fry as my 4th grade teacher at Stiegel Elementary. I remember her as smiling, enthusiastic, strong, supportive, and compassionate. She was a wonderful teacher and example. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends.
Brenda (Showers) Stout

April 01, 2020

I remember Mrs. Fry fondly from my 6th grade year at Sporting Hill Elementary.  1982 was a difficult year for me as my parents had recently separated, and Mrs. Fry helped me greatly.  I remember her as strict, fair, understanding, and above all compassionate.   The mark of a good teacher is that they stay with you throughout your life, and Mrs. Fry did that.  I am happy to see that she lived a long, full life. 
Andy Reed

March 30, 2020

I had the privilege of spending time with Sue in the pool at Garden Spot Village as well as exercise with her in Adult Day. She had a love for the water. I will always cherish our conversations while being in the pool with her. I will surely miss her. Sending my deepest sympathy.
Joanne Ashcroft

March 30, 2020

I was saddened to learn of Sue’s passing. I had the privilage of teaching with Sue for many years. As a young teacher just beginning my career, she inspried me to become a better teacher and a better person by the example she set. Her spirit will live on in all of the people whose lives she touched. Truly, a life well lived.
Tom Hardeman

March 30, 2020

I had Mrs. Fry in 6th grade at Sporting Hill. She was warm, caring, funny and an overall fantastic person and teacher. I have so many fond memories of her. 
My sincere condolences to her family. She was a great one. 
Deb Lehman

March 30, 2020

We are holding you and your family close in prayer Pastors Nancy and Peter.  What a blessing that you had each other in your lives for so long….just never seems like long enough.  May your memories warm your hearts as God cradles you in His arms.  God’s peace.
Vicki and Lou Navarro

March 29, 2020

I have been a volunteer at ADS at GSV for the past 14 years, which is where I met Sue.  The sweetest of ladies.  Always had a smile. Always let me give her a hug.  I’m very sad to hear of her passing.  My condolences to all of her loved ones. 
Carol Lueders

March 29, 2020

Many prayers and much love to you all as you go through this time. 
The Labberton’s 

March 29, 2020

To the family of Mrs. Fry,  4 of our 5 children had Mrs. Fry as their 6th grade teacher at Sporting Hill, Manheim Central School District. I remember her smile and appreciated her leadership as head teacher at the school. May the Lord comfort you at this time. Gary and Janice Shenk, Manheim

March 29, 2020

Our prayers and love for all of you at this time.  Sue was always a bright spot at Elim when she would come to visit.  So sorry for your loss. our love,  Reinhard Family

March 29, 2020

 I had the great good fortune to walk part of the pathway of my life in the company of Sue Fry as both friend and colleague.  Sue epitomized the virtues of kindness, caring, commitment and love which she so effectively shared with all whom she came in contact with, from her students and their parents to her colleagues.  She left everyone she met with a positive feeling!  Sue was one of the nicest people one could ever meet and if you were fortunate to have crossed paths with her your life is forever enriched for the experience!
  Lewis E. Jury, Superintendent emeritus Manheim Central
 

March 29, 2020

Chip, Nancy and families-  Your mother was a great neighbor and a wonderful person.  She was always upbeat and had a zest for life.  Condolences to your family. Love. Ed and Ginny Journey

March 29, 2020

I worked with Sue at Manhem Central – what a positive person!  My wife also knew Sue from volunteering at Wheatland.  We’re very happy to see so many of her students expressing their appreciation of Sue’s teaching skills and enthusiasm.  Her “family”was so much larger than those listed in the obituary.
Sue and Dave Bleil

March 29, 2020

We are so sorry to her about Sue Frys passing. She was a beautiful, enthusiastic lady that was such a joy to be around. Her visits to Petaluma and Elim Lutheran to spend time with her family was enjoyed by all of us at Elim. We always looked forward to her visits. Our prays are with all the Fry family and especially Nancy and Peter Schwabe-Fry and their children. They all have a special place in our hearts.
With Love, Mike and Karen Pesutich and Family

March 29, 2020

She left a legacy any daughter would be proud of.   I never knew her but I am in awe.
Anita Kelly

March 28, 2020

My name is Tammy Sweeney, formally Tammy Roberts, and I was a 6th grade student of Mrs Fry at Sporting Hill in ~1987. Upon hearing of her death I posted the following on Facebook and wanted to share it here so the family could share in my love for her. Here is my tribute to the woman who truly changed the trajectory of my life. Thank you for considering posting it here as well.
From my post:
Manheim Central, Sporting Hill people… Mrs. Fry passed away this Wednesday. So very sad they won’t be able to have a service. I would have loved to tell her family how much she impacted my life 💔
 
Mrs Fry is the teacher who saw brilliance in me when no one else bothered to look… she is the ENTIRE reason I was placed in accelerated classes in middle school and high school… she is the reason I took honors programming in college, graduated summa cum laude, went to graduate school, was awarded full tuition plus stipend for doctoral work… she is the reason I believed in myself and applied myself every day of my life… she is the reason I am the teacher I am today.
 
I hope from heaven she can read my words… I am who I am because of you. I aspire to be like you every day I enter my classroom and interact with my kids. I see brilliance in them because of you and I pray they see it too and aspire to greatness. I love you and want you to know that, although the absence of your loss is deep, the impact of your life on those you leave behind is profound. Thank you for being my teacher- thank you for being THAT teacher ❤️

March 28, 2020

We’re thinking of you , blessed be. Peace that passes all understanding be with you to guard your hearts and minds and souls. Amen. Shelley. Brede. Namsun. Petaluma, Ca. 

March 28, 2020

Peter and Nancy and family. Our sincere sympathy to you on the passing of “Grandma Sue”. Although I only met her once, at Marshall and Erin’s wedding, I feel she was a friend through Erin’s stories. I know you will miss her dearly. Treasure your many memories. 
Kate Whale

March 28, 2020

 I had Mrs. Fry as a 6th grade teacher at Sporting Hill elementary. She was the nicest and kindest teacher I had throughout school. My condolences.   
Ted Mummau

March 28, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Sue’s entire family.  I taught with Sue for many years and always enjoyed being with her.  She was a member of our breakfast group as long as we met.  I hope you can take comfort in the fact that she was a wonderful lady who lived a loving life.  DeeAnn Daniels

March 28, 2020

My sincere condolences to Sue’s family. Sue was always such a warm and loving person. Always a wonderful smile, and always helping others. She will live on in many hearts.
 
Matt Shannon 

March 28, 2020

Peter, Nancy, and family,
Nancy, we are so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She must have been an amazing woman!  May you find God’s comfort in these difficult days.
Sincerely,
Michael, Lynn, and Asia 

March 28, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss.  Sue was a terrific resident while at Luther Acres.  We missed her tremendously when she left.  She added a lot of humor in the Wellness Center, always had a smile and a laugh.  🙂
Jerry & June Downing

March 28, 2020

Mrs. Fry was one of my favorite teachers. She will be missed. She told us a story of having good luck each month if you said “Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit” as your first words. Even after all these years, I think about that as the months change.
Michelle Hartman Bolton

March 28, 2020

So sorry for your loss.  Mrs Fry was my teacher at Steigel Elementary School many years ago….She left a very positive impression on me, she was wonderful.  Thinking of you with sincere sympathy, Deb Cassel Ream

March 28, 2020

I was a student at Sporting Hill in the early 70’s. Loved Mrs Fry. We were a small close school knew everyone and loved our teachers. Great memories. Thank you for sharing her in so many lives. 
Jody

March 28, 2020

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. She was the head teacher at Sporting Hill when I was a brand new teacher there. What a fine woman and a great inspiration! With sympathy, Linda Crook Saylor 

March 28, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a lovely woman. Sue was an enthusiastic volunteer at St. Paul, always willing to help out with a big smile and fantastic attitude.  We had so much fun with Sue and Jenny Bitzer at Stephen Ministry training and she was a faithful trainer and carer.  She told many stories about her family and was so proud of each of you.  She will be missed, but also fondly remembered.
Jim and Jayne Gable