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September 8, 2006
Frederick J. “Fred” Arnold, 56, a resident of Eynon, died Friday morning in the VNA Hospice at Moses Taylor Hospital.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Frederick J. “Pop Pop” Sr. and Wilma “Toots” Reihman Arnold. A 1967 graduate of Coughlin High School, he graduated in 1972 from the University of Scranton and later received his master’s degree from the university in 1992. He was employed by the Scranton Counseling Center, Marworth, and prior to his retirement, he was employed by SCI, Waymart as a drug and alcohol counselor. He later worked for DeSavino and Sons, Olyphant.
He was very well-liked and had numerous friends. He was always willing to help someone in need. He was an avid Yankees fan who loved dogs, especially his golden retrievers, Loubo, Yankee and Tupelo. He was a very good woodworker who made beautiful pieces of furniture. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving are a daughter, Corrina Arnold, Scranton; a son, Travis Arnold, Eynon; a sister, Wilma Morelli, Olyphant; an aunt, Harriet Hydro, Jim Thorpe; and various other family members.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the DeGraw-Roever-Strauch Funeral Home, 2031 Green Ridge St., Dunmore, with the Rev. Fred Snyder, pastor of the Dunmore United Methodist Church, officiating.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant, PA 18447.
For additional information, directions, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.strauchfuneralhome.com.