Barry L. Frey

Barry L. Frey obituary, Quarryville, PA

Barry L. Frey

Barry Frey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. on Jan. 8, 2026.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barry L. Frey, 75, of Nottingham, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Swayne) Frey. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joyce (Shaffer) Frey.
Barry was a 1968 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School. He served in the U.S. Army, seeing active duty during the Vietnam War. Barry loved spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and playing in a pool league.
In addition to his wife, Barry is survived by two daughters, Tina, wife of Mike Mellinger and Heather Frey Martin, companion of Jai Steberger. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren: Emily, Hunter, Brody, Hayden, and Gavin.
Along with family, Barry had a great circle of close friends: Priscilla Herr-Neckar, Penny Harnish, Sandy Howell, Missy Twyman, and Mark Lewis, to name a few. Barry also had 3 wonderful caregivers: Lee Shumate, Wendy Haldeman, and Erika Rodriquez. He was preceded in death by his parents, and several close family members.
Services and interment will be private.
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