“Together Again”
Helen Fry 96, of Wooster died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
She was born June 28, 1929, in Wellsburg, WV to Jack and Anastasia Zukowich Lastokien Topovski. On April 25, 1948, she married Earl Fry. He preceded her in death in 2012.
Helen worked for Rubbermaid for over 15 years. She enjoyed gardening, walking, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Helen was an over 50-year member of Wooster United Methodist Church and had most recently been attending West Hill Baptist Church. She was active in her church communities by leading Bible studies. Helen had been a 4-H leader, Girl Scout Leader, member of the Monday Night Mother’s Club and the United Methodist Church Women’s Group.
She is survived by her daughters Karen Lehner of Catawba, Is., Brenda (Bob) Fravel of Wooster, Jane (Mike) Reynolds of Avon Lake and Nancy Winn of N. Canton; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law Bill Lehner and her 10 siblings.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster. Interment will follow in Wooster Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
We thank God for Helen, our sister in Christ, now joyfully in His presence as was her hope. We will miss her friendship, continual positive outlook on life, and thankfulness for God’s many blessings to her, both large and small.
Brenda and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful Mom/grandma and great grandma.
I worked with Helen many years ago at Rubbermaid. She was a wise and lovely lady. Devoted to family and a kind co-worker.
So sorry to hear this! She was the neighbor who took care of everybody! We are wishing your family peace and comfort knowing that she lived a full life and she loved you Al so much! Take care of each other!
Brenda and family, even after all of these years, I clearly remember your sweet mother bringing you to church and allowing you to participate in all of its activities. May you find comfort in all the many happy memories you have of shared times with her.
Ali & Family,
My heart goes out to all you at this sad time, upon the loss of your dear grandmother. May she rest in peace with the risen Christ🙏 & May the legacy of her deep faith and profound love for you sustain and sustain and comfort you💞
CORRECTION: Ali & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time upon the loss of your dear grandmother. May she rest in peace with the risen Christ🙏 May the legacy of her deep faith and profound love for you sustain and comfort you during the days ahead💞
The sweetest neighbor a little girl could have . She used to put colored sugar sprinkles on our ice cream. I have such fond memories of her and the girls on oak hill. Rest in peace dear lady. My sympathies and love to the family.
Helen is a beautiful soul. She was a beacon of grace, peace, and encouragement…constantly. I was grateful to know her, and am even more grateful in looking forward to seeing her again at HOME. She had, and has, a fervent love for Jesus Christ and the Word of God. Her study and grasp of Scripture was a true testimony of her devotion, and a loving challenge for everyone who knew her.