Robert W. “Bob” Arnold
McClellandtown, Pa.
Robert W. “Bob” Arnold, 83, of McClellandtown, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
He was born December 18, 1935 in German Townshi, a son of the late Jesse Arnold, Sr. and Ruth (Huffman) Arnold
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and one sister, Jesse Arnold, Jr., Alvin Arnold, Darwin Arnold, Delbert Arnold, Mildred (Arnold) Stelfox and her husband, Robert Stelfox.
Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Riffle) Arnold, whom he loved and cared for dearly; four children, Saunie Jones and husband Roger of Smithfield; Robby Arnold and wife Mary of McClellandtown; Audra Kenney and husband Robert of Masontown; Ryan Arnold and wife Kara of McClellandtown; eight grandchildren, Shawna (Fred) Roberts, Keith (Breanne) Chapley, Erica Arnold, Megan (Mark) Barton, Brandon Kenney, Alex Arnold, Haylee Arnold and Nikki Costa; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia (Arnold) Cumberland and husband Floyd of McClellandtown; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (Delbert) Arnold of Masontown and Colleen (Darwin) Arnold of Uniontown.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Robert was Presbyterian by faith. He was owner and operator of Arnold’s Service Station on Route 21 in McClellandtown, for over 40 years, and which his son, Robby Arnold, still runs today. He retired as a German Township Supervisor of 12 years and also worked as the German Township Auditor.
Robert enjoyed playing golf with his brothers, his sons, Robby and Ryan, nephews, his grandsons, Brandon and Alex, and his many friends.
He loved mowing his grass and other people’s grass as well and keeping his yard and flowers looking immaculate. He was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball, and greatly enjoyed watching his grandsons and great-grandsons play baseball.
Friends will be received in THE DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, Tuesday, October 15, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 until 11 a.m. where a Funeral Service will be held with Rev. Andy Miles officiating. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown, Pa.