Corrine Wright Obituary

Corrine E. Wright

Corrine E. Woessner Wright, 90, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin.

Corrine was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Wyandot County, the daughter of the late Frank B. and Carrie Ann (Clark) Woessner. A 1950 graduate of Old Fort High School, she married Howard J. Fry III, but they later divorced. In 1973, she married Charles D. Wright and he preceded her in death in 1985. She was employed at NOBA/CRI for over 30 years, retiring in 1999. Corrine was a member of Old Fort United Methodist Church and Old Fort Firemen's Auxiliary.

For many years, she assisted with funeral dinners at the church and the Old Fort Halloween parade. Corrine also volunteered with the HOST program at Old Fort Elementary School. She enjoyed cooking and baking, often treating family, friends, and coworkers. An avid seamstress, Corrine made several quilts and Christmas tree skirts for her family.

Corrine's survivors include her daughter, Karen (Ron) Stiltner of Columbia City, Indiana; sons, Bradley (Patricia) Fry of Old Fort, Jeffery (Elisha) Fry of Madison, Mississippi, Gary (Carol) Fry of Tiffin, and Bryon Fry of Burgoon; stepdaughter, Beverly Ray of LaPorte, Indiana; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Corrine was preceded in death by her brothers, Harley, Robert, Paul, Estel, Charles, and infant Harold Woessner; and sister, Roberta Frasure.

Her family extends special thanks to ProMedica Hospice and the home health caregivers who provided exceptional care during Corrine's final months.

Corrine's service will be 12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 211 N Broadway St., Green Springs. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort.

Memorials may be made to ProMedica Hospice, Old Fort Church, or Old Fort Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com.