Leya Fries Obituary

Leya Fries

Sep 10, 1973 - Sep 27, 2022

Norwalk

Leya Fries, 49, residing in Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at her home.

Leya was born Sept. 10, 1973, in Sandusky, to Nancy (Livingston) Perruchon and Ned Perruchon. She attended Danbury High and Ehove School and graduated in 1992. Leya was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Norwalk. She worked various jobs as a nanny and at Sheris Coffee House. Leya was a devoted wife, mother, and "grammy." She enjoyed taking care of others, playing with her grandchildren, working on projects with her husband, and supporting her two children. She loved gardening, drinking coffee, reading, walking, biking, and staying active.

Leya is survived by her loving husband, Ted Fries, who she married Oct. 17, 1998; two children, Airrin (Jon) Carrabino of Michigan and Spencer Fries of Norwalk; grandchildren, Charley, Archer, and a third coming in December; mother, Nancy Perruchon of Marblehead; two siblings, Vicki (Jim) Stayancho of Marblehead and Terrie (Brian Bischoff) Petroff of Marblehead; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Karen Fries of Norwalk; siblings-in-law, Tim Fries of Milan, Tammy Stang of Norwalk, Betsy (Marc) Ruggles of Norwalk, Bob (Kristine) Fries of Norwalk, and Brian (Ashley) Fries of Monroeville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Leya was preceded in death by her father, Ned Perruchon; and brother, Geno Leach.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Leya's funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Monroeville.

Memorial contributions in Leya's honor can be directed to Abigail Pregnancy Services, 3900 Laylin Road, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.