Charles F. Fry

Charles F. Fr y, 93, formerly of Hillside Road, Northampton, E. Allen Twp, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Dec 8, 2020, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton. He was the husband of the late Loretta A. (Wisher) Fr y who passed in 2017. Born in Shamokin, Northumberland County, he was a a son of the late David S. and Maryann (Madara) Fr y. He graduated from Coal Township High School, Shamokin, Class of 1944 and shortly after, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on active duty for more than 22 years, retiring on April 3, 1967 with the rank of Master Chief Personnel Man (Pay Grade E-9). His naval career included service during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He served in ships in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. Among his decorations were the Navy Commendation Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Navy Good Conduct Medal (7 awards), and the one of which he was most proud, the Vietnam Service Ribbon with one star. Charlie was a life member of the Fleet Reserve Association, the American Legion, the Veteran's of Foreign Wars and the Naval Institute. He was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus and a volunteer at Allentown Osteopathic Hospital for many years, at the Miller Memorial Blood Bank for a number of years, and at the Allentown Literacy Council for a short time. Charlie was an active member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Bath, PA. He had been a member of the Holy Name Society, and served as the first president of the Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Until his health began to fail, he worked at the monthly Church Community Breakfast and at the Annual Church Picnic. He had served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharistic for more than twenty years. He was a strong supporter of the Parish School, and had served as a member of the School Advisory Board. He and Loretta traveled extensively, domestic and foreign. They enjoyed trips to the Orient, Israel, several European countries including their favorite, Ireland. Both Charlie and Loretta had Irish ancestors. Charlie enjoyed genealogy, researching his family tree, and solving cryptograms, logic puzzles and crosswords. Charlie is survived by his daughters, Ann K. wife of Donald Troxell of Northampton, Mary T. wife of Stephen Newman, Sr. of New Philadelphia, OH, Julia C. wife of Roy R. Grube, Sr. of New Tripoli. son, Charles J. of Whitehall. 10 grandchildren. 8 great grandchildren. numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. Services: Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bath, and Interment W/ Military Honors, Resurrection Cemetery, Krocks Road, Allentown, Are To Be Announced. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com Contributions: Sacred Heart Church Memorial Fund, 210 E. Northampton Street, Bath, PA 18014. Please sign Guest Book on www.themorningcall.com/obits