Donald P. Frye, 83, of Smethport, passed away Monday (June 23, 2025) at his home.

He was born March 18, 1942 in Danville, PA, the son of Paul and Mae (Becker) Frye. On June 13, 1962, in Elkton, MD, he married MaryKay Read, who died April 18, 2023.

Don was a ramp service handler, employed by Eastern Airlines for many years.

Dad was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Family and friends were everything to him. He was so proud of his home in the PA mountains, which he spent years renovating with close friends. He loved to hunt and fish. Travel was also a big part of his life, particularly cruises. Life will never be the same without him. He will be forever loved and missed.

He was a member of the Elk’s Club in Danville, PA, the Farmer’s Investment Club and was a social member of the Smethport VFW Post #2497.

He is survived by:

One daughter: Lisa (Glenn) Frye Mann of Wilmington, NC

Grandchildren: Alexander Barnes and Hannah Barnes

Three sisters: Carole Semo, Dianne Wright and Holly Strausser

And several nieces and nephews

Don was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11AM to Noon at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where funeral services will begin at noon with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desire, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport