Gayle W. Fry

Gayle W. Fry, 93, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Frank L. Fry, passed away on January 3, 2022 at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle. Born October 2, 1928 in Carlisle to the late John Harold, Sr. and Mable K. (Byron) Wert.

Along with her husband Frank, Gayle owned and operated Fry’s Farm Fresh Eggs and was a longtime merchant at the Carlisle Farmer’s Market.

Gayle was a member and past president of the Cumberland County Society of Farm Women, Group #17, where she held offices on both local and county levels. She was a lifelong member at the First United Church of Christ in Carlisle, having served as an elder and deacon and also served as director with the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Association. Gayle was a member of the Carlisle High School Class of 1946.

Gayle enjoyed traveling internationally with her cousin Betsy and daughter Sue, playing in a Bridge Club with her Carlisle friends, and she was a lifelong blood donor.

She is survived by her children Kathryn Nissley (Tom) of Manheim, Jeff Fry (Pat) of Carlisle, Steve Fry (Wanda) of Carlisle, and Sue Fry Wickard (Tim) also of Carlisle; grandchildren Lisa Golding (Tim), Michael Fry (Katie), Neil Nissley (Amy), Mindy Fry, Ashley Fry Ackerman (Justin), Allison Fry (Bibhu Mainali), Jessie Fry White (Dan), and Caitlin Fry and great grandchildren Mia Fry, Miles Fry, Nora Golding, Abby Golding, Everett Golding, Harper Ackerman, Elliot Nissley, Liv Ackerman, Greta Nissley, and Rowan White.

In addition to her late husband and parents, Gayle was preceded in death by her brothers John Wert, Jr., and Bob Wert.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the First United Church of Christ, 30 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA 17013. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 1:00PM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013.