Frederick L. Schry, 91, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born in Kittanning, PA on December 30, 1932. He was the son of L.A. and Mary O’Connor Schry.
Fred graduated from Kittanning High School in 1951. He served in Korea for two years with the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Corporal. He attended St. Vincent College graduating in 1957. During this time he met his future wife, Donna Bearer, who happened to be a sister of his friend. They were married in August of 1958. Fred and Donna moved to Ellwood City, joining his brother, James, in establishing Culligan Water of Lawrence County. Always the astute businessmen, Fred and Jim became aware that the nearby restaurant, The Golden Freeze, was for sale. The two purchased, and remodeled the building and renamed it Cully’s Restaurant. The Schry’s owned Cully’s from 1972 to 1982.
In addition to enjoying and loving his growing family, Fred’s favorite pastime was restoring their former home on Chapel Drive. After much labor, the 1830 Greek Revival structure was placed on The National Registry of Historic Places.
Playing tennis with Donna was a pleasure also. Fred delivered Meals on Wheels to clients in Ellwood City for many years and also worked with the local Carpenters Project. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church, Divine Grace Parish, Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce, and the Ellwood City Area Historical Society.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sara (Robert) Beatty, and brother James.
After 66 years of a wonderful marriage, Fred is survived by his wife Donna. He was very proud of the fact that all six of his children are self-employed; Bradley (Barbara) of Indiana, PA, Steven (Rica) of Mountain Top, PA, Suzanne (Dr. Robert Tokars) of Franklin Park, David (Laurel) of New Castle, Andrew (Gina) of Cranberry Twp., and Jacqueline (Dr. Todd Wolynn) of Pittsburgh. 12 grandchildren; Torri (Shaun) Gaughan, Cody (Pia) Schry, Kiara Schry, Riley, Aidan, and Zack Wolynn, Katelyn, Erik, and Alex Joy, Carly (Colt) McElrath, Miranda, Cambyl, and Preston Schry; and five great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday October 13, 2024 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Monday October 14, 2024 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday October 14, at 11:00 am at Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church Ellwood City. Father Joseph Freedy will officiate.
Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Online Condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com
My deepest condolences to you Aunt Donna and your family. Uncle Fred was a good man. Love Jeff