Ellen Margaret Wallace Arison
Vanderbilt
Ellen Margaret Wallace Arison, 96, of Vanderbilt, formerly of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2026, in her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born February 25, 1930 in Latrobe, a daughter of Joseph Zeno and Leona Bendle Wallace.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Duane Arison; and brothers, Joseph, James, Michael, and Father Maurus, OSB.
She is survived by her sons, Ralph Thomas Arison and wife Clare of Flatwoods, David Scott Arison and wife Kelli of Bridgeville; three grandchildren, whom she adored: Madison, Caroline (fiance Hunter Tilton), and Luke; great- grandson, Ethan; brother, Edward Wallace of Dunbar; and numerous nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and nephews.
Ellen’s family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 Rear Independence Street, Perryopolis. Additional visitation will be held on Monday, July 20, from 10 until 11 a.m., the hour of Ellen’s funeral service, in East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Vanderbilt, with the Rev. David McElroy officiating. Interment to follow in Bowman Flatwoods Cemetery.
Condolences to the family are welcome at blair-lowther.com