George Edwin Fry

George Edwin Fry

Hard Worker with a Big Heart -

George Edwin Fry, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Red Lion, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  George was born on Saturday, January 9, 1960, in Harrisburg to the late George Bender Fry and Mary Frances (Mountz) Fry.  In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his sister, Kathlene Ann Rhoads; and his beloved yorkiepoo, Pluto.

George’s survivors include his wife of 12 years, Lourie (Sanner) Fry; his four daughters: Heather Barnes, and husband, Michael, and their children, Alyssa and Ella of Halifax, Barbara “Barbie” Goldberger and husband, Joshua, of Camp Hill, Kelly Piegzik and husband, Joseph, and their children, Ethan and Cassidy, of Middletown, Nikki Fry and partner, Ian Harris, of Carlisle; his stepson, Khris Foust of Yeagertown; his sister, Charlene Flanagan and husband, Edward, of Ickesburg; his brother-in-law, Ronald Rhoads of Shiremanstown; several nieces and nephews; and his cherished Yorkshire terrier, Bandit.

George graduated from Central Dauphin High School as part of the class of 1978, where he attended Dauphin County Technical School and completed the automotive technology program.  He then earned an associate’s degree in car mechanics followed by his CDL.  George began his career at H.B. Reese Candy Company in Hershey followed by driving truck cross country for Kinard Trucking, Inc. out of York.  After traveling all over many states, he decided it was time to stay closer to home.  George was a truck driver for Feeser’s Food Distributors then most currently a driver turned dispatcher at Sysco Central Pennsylvania, both in Harrisburg.  He was a member of A.B.A.T.E. of PA (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education), H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group), NRA (National Rifle Association), and Marysville Sportsmen Association & Fishing Creek Anglers.  He loved cars, motorcycles, and boating, especially on Raystown Lake.  George was known to be quite the collector of things, which varied from diecast cars to model motorcycles.  He had a soft spot for not only his family, but also his dogs: Pluto and Bandit.  George was always very proud of his daughters and treasured his grandchildren.  As his children grew up, they all enjoyed getting together for family game nights.  The girls will remember those times and how much of a jokester he was, including the endless supply of dad jokes.  Everyone who knew George will never forget how much of a hard worker he was and the big heart he shared.

All are welcome to join George’s family at his viewing on Friday, February 4, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; and his virtual gathering of family and friends and service via video chat or telephone beginning at 10:45 a.m.; with Celebrant George A. Spangler officiating.  Please wear casual and comfortable clothing, as George would have wanted.  Burial will immediately follow the service in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg.  Honored to be pallbearers are Barry Elliott, Darryl Kieffer, Bryan Lehman, Chuck Meck, Donald Panza, Dean Romberger, Art Synder, and Dan Tanner.

Contributions in celebration of George’s life can be made to York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail, North York, PA 17406, www.ycspca.org/get-involved/donate/donate.html or A.B.A.T.E. of PA, 232 South Eighth Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043, www.abatepa.org/join-renew/#supportabate.

George’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read George’s full obituary, view his memorial video and portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.

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Virtual Gathering via Video Chat

Family and friends are welcome to join George's family via video chat or telephone on Saturday, February 5, 2022, beginning at approximately 10:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

We use Zoom for internet video chat and telephone conference calling.  There is no charge for you to participate.  Simply click on the link below or dial the telephone number below to be connected to the event.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88310732737? with passcode 3421

Join by telephone:   415-762-9988   or   646-568-7788   and enter meeting number 883 1073 2737 with passcode 3421

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