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

He was born March 18, 1942, in Danville, 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 Pennsylvania 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 Elks Club in Danville and the Farmer’s Investment Club, and was a social member of Smethport VFW Post 2497.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa (Glenn) Frye Mann of Wilmington, N.C.; grandchildren Alexander Barnes and Hannah Barnes; three sisters, Carole Semo, Dianne Wright and Holly Strausser; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Don was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to noon Saturday (June 28, 2025) at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 2 Bank St., where funeral services will follow with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.