Visitation at Holy Rosary Church
Mass of Christian Burial
Final Resting Place
Obituary of Arlene R. Fry
Arlene R. Fry, age 87, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at Chester County Hospital. Born in Easton, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Margaret Abert Roseberry. Arlene resided in West Chester, PA, for the past 3 years, having previously lived in Claymont, DE, for 26 years.
Arlene dedicated her life to education, beginning as a teacher in the Easton Area School District and later serving as a devoted full-time substitute teacher for Garnet Valley, Penn-Delco, and Upper Chichester School Districts. She was a proud alumna of West Chester Teaching School, now West Chester University.
Outside of her professional life, Arlene was an active member of her community. She served as a former Boy Scout Leader, enjoyed bowling, bird watching, and cherished her visits to the beach. A passionate sports fan, Arlene cheered on the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles with enthusiasm.
Deeply committed to her faith, Arlene was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Claymont, DE. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, David H. Fry, Sr., her son David H. Fry, Jr., brothers, Charles A. Roseberry and Richard Roseberry, and son-in-law Jeffery Smith.
Arlene is survived by her devoted daughter, Kathryn Smith, twin sister Alice Schroeder, brother-in-law Dale E. Fry, daughter-in-law, Constance Fry, best friend Joan Filipone, grandchildren Kari Ann Hoffman (Greg), Allyssa Jo Mowday (Jeremiah), and David H. Fry III (Emily), as well as great-grandchildren, Riley, Liam, Jace, and Josie.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at a visitation on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 9:45 - 10:45 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Claymont, DE, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery in Glen Mills, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Arlene's memory may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church at the address above or Disabled American Veterans (help.dav.org). Online condolences can be shared at www.paganofuneralhome.com.
