Howard Francis Fry

Howard was born in Gallipolis, Ohio the son of the late Henry and Deborah (Hoctor) Fry. He worked as a highly respected carpenter and he was employed by Buckeye Realtors in Columbus, Ohio, He along with his wife Ruth owned and operated Fry's Grocery in Jersey, Ohio. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, telling jokes, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Howard is survived by his wife Ruth (Donner) Fry; children: Jeffrey (Tammy) Fry, Pat (Mary) Fry, Kelly (Thomas) Ziomek, and Terry (Barb Haycraft) Fry; grandchildren: Tabbetha (Drew) Scott, Shelby Fry, Terry (Alex) Fry, Trinity Fry, Anessa (Wesley) Rataiczak, Bryer (Mallory) Fry, Evan (Jacey) Ziomek, and Aaron Ziomek; and great-grandchildren: Owen Fry, Logan Scott, Gavin Scott, Elise Scott, Adlee Scott, Adelyn Fry, Alaina Fry, Averie Fry and Jaxton Rataiczak. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Hardy, brother James (Judy) Fry, brothers and sisters-in-law: Harry Green of Johnstown, Ohio, Margie Bernhard, Carol Donner and Barb and Larry Plotner all of North Tonawanda NY, and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.