John Andrew Fry

John Andrew Andy Fry, Sr.,86, of Thornville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. He was born on September 7, 1927 in Huntington, WV, son of the late Garnie and Bessie (Bias) Fry. Andy served his country in the United States Army, and was a former village administrator for Thornville. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local #55, as well as a 50 year member of the Free and Accepted Masons, most recently the Thornville F&AM Lodge #521. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and spending time with his family.Andy is survived by his wife, Maryetta; three children John (Debbie) Fry, Jr., Bobby (Gary) Lott, and Sherry (Mark) Kovach; three step-children Debbie (David) Makarius, David (Connie) Hoppel, and Patty (Randy) Comisford; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grand children; two great-great grandchildren; five step-grand children; 8 step-great-grand children; as well as his sister, Eva Brumfield.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Lois; his son, Michael, and his brother, Ray.A funeral service, celebrating Andys life, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2013 in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 S. Main St., with Pastor Doug Lynn officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville.Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Masonic services commencing at 7:45 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to: South Shore Ministries, PO Box 420, Thornville, Ohio 43076.Online condolences may be sent to www.hoskinsonfuneral.comHOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, Thornville, is honored to care for the Fry Family.