Arlene M. Fry, 81, passed away on Feb. 15, 2026, at her home in Bethel, PA.
Arlene Fry was born on May 23, 1944, in Lebanon, PA, to Isaac and Edna Fidler. Arlene loved the Lord first and foremost, and she loved being “Grandma Fry” to everybody. She was the wife of the Rev. Carl A. “Grizzly” Fry Sr., who passed in 2020. Arlene goes forth in glory to join him and Jesus now. The couple had five adoring children: Sherry Zirolli, Deborah Lesher, Carl Fry Jr., Angela Sensenig, and Timothy Fry.
Arlene was best known as a worshiper with a servant’s heart. She sprinkled gospel tracts wherever she went, and now she is learning on the right side of paradise if any seekers took the bait along the way! Arlene loved cats; when strangers started dropping off strays at her beautiful farmhouse property, Arlene immediately called the forgotten felines her “friends.” Arlene was also fond of flowers, enjoying cultivating gardens as well as keeping bright and sunny arrangements all around her home.
Arlene is survived by her children, Sherry (Vincent) Zirolli, Deborah Lesher, Carl Fry Jr., Angela (David) Sensenig, and Timothy (Michele) Fry; grandchildren, Nathaniel Freed, Ashlie Bradley, Joshua Freed, Justin Koop, Zachary Koop, Dylan Koop, Elizabeth Fry, Elijah Fry, Abigail Fry, Nicholas Sensenig, Cortney Kline, Kayla Zellers, Faith Sensenig, Brandon Fry, Andrew Fry, and Megan Fry; and 17 great-grandchildren with two blessedly on the way. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Fry Sr.
As per her wishes, funeral services for Mrs. Arlene Fry will be held privately. Arlene is to be interred by Carl’s side at Grand View Memorial Park.
