Daniel A. Fry

Daniel A. Fry, age 75, of Espyville passed away Wednesday morning October 28, 2026, in Erie VA Medical Center, Hospice Unit.

He was born in Meadville on August 3, 1951, the son of Vernon and Betty Ann (Tarr) Fry.

Dan was a 1969 graduate of Conneaut Valley High School and served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.

He was a tri-axle truck driver for Ross Trucking for many years and served as the road master for North Shenango Township for 20 years.

He was a member of Pumphouse #45 in Hartstown, and enjoyed spending time with family at camp, playing cards, and helping friends.

He is survived by five children: Sarah Ewing (Clinton), Justin Fry (Carrie), Samuel Fry (Tiffanie), Katie Niemi (Mitchell), and Corey Fry; five grandchildren: Brooklyn Fry, Clara Niemi, Hazel Niemi, Simon Niemi, and Henry Niemi; his beloved niece and nephew whom he helped raise, Christine Moats and Chuck Moats (Jean) and their grandson Lukas Moats; four siblings: Joyce Yunik, Linda Dutcher, Judy Winkle, and David Fry; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.

Family and friends will be received at ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC 12422 CONNEAUT LAKE RD., CONNEAUT LAKE, on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM with Rev. Loren Little, officiating.

Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Erie Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506 or Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at rosefh.com.