Janet E. Fry Obituary
In loving memory of Janet E. Fry of Newark, Ohio, who departed this world on March 3, 2025 at the age of 95. Janet leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo A. Williams and Bessie May Williams (Feldner); her husband Ralph Dalton Fry; her sons, Bill Payne and Roger Payne; her stepson Duane Fry; her grandson Joel Johnson; her stepgrandson Brian Joseph Raymond; her sons-in-law, Nelson Shively and Jon Raymond; and her nephew Tim Connell.
She is survived by: her children, Beth Payne Shively and Tom Payne (Mary Jo); her stepdaughters, Carol Ann Raymond and Tanya Fry; her sister Ann Blackburn; her cousin Sally Bryan; her daughter-in-law Kathy Dittoe; her grandchildren, Dr. Ryan Rehl (Angie), Robyn LaCotte (Ryan), Justin Payne (Miranda Liss), Melanie McCullough (Nick) and Lise Smith (Justin); and her stepgrandchildren, Barry Raymond (Julie), Brigette Short (Chad) and Brett Raymond (Johnna). She is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southgate Church of Christ.
