Joe Frye's obituary , Passed away on March 5, 2025 in Shelby, Ohio

Joe Frye

August 31, 1948 - March 5, 2025 (76 years old)

Shelby, Ohio

Joe Frye's obituary , Passed away on March 5, 2025 in Shelby, Ohio

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Werner-Gompf Funeral Services

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Joe Frye

August 31, 1948 - March 5, 2025 (76 years old)

Shelby, Ohio

Joe Frye Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joe Frye of Shelby, Ohio, born in Crestline, Ohio, whose life came to an end on March 5, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joe Frye or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Frye and Mary Frye (Stump); his brother William Davis (Mary Alice); and his son Grant Smith. He is survived by: his wife Rita Frye (York) of Shelby; his son Robert Smith (Angela) of Bellville; his sisters, Rita Frye of Otway and Jane Frye (Michael Hause) of Pickerington; his niece Mauteen Jones (Mark Haake); his nephew Michael David (Heather) of Dublin; his great-nephews, Brayden Davis and Erik Davis; his great-niece Victoria Davis (Tori); his granddaughters, Tarin Sturts (Kellin) of Ontario, Tiffany Adkins (Brian) of Mansfield and Taylor Baer (Vince) of Ontario; and his great grandchildren, Erika, Lillie, Sofia, Aubri and Sophie.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the York Family Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Werner-Gompf Funeral Services



Fri

Mar 14

Graveside service

4:00 PM

York Family Cemetery

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