Richard J. Arbuckle

1942 - 2025

Richard James Arbuckle, 83, of Arnold, died Friday, June 27, 2025, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in New Kensington on Jan. 2, 1942, to the late Roy A. and Concetta Santa Maria Arbuckle and was a lifelong resident of Arnold. Mr. Arbuckle was the foreman for the City of Arnold Street Department for 30 years. He enjoyed gardening, working outside, golfing, playing softball, and singing and was an avid sports fan, especially college sports. He also enjoyed camping with his late wife and his dog, Lucky. He is survived by his three children, Richard (Diana) Arbuckle and Kimberly Joyce (Donald) Waltenbaugh, both of New Kensington, and Tracy Lynn (Anthony) Paradise of Leechburg; grandchildren, Ricky, Jordan, Zachary, Austin (Aubrey), Alexandria, Chloe (Wyatt), and Lucciano; step-grandchildren, Joshua, Amber (Brad), Michael, and Nicholas; numerous great-grandchildren; and brothers, Robert (Lorraine) Arbuckle of Plum Boro. and James (Diana) Arbuckle of Elderton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Darlene Bellini Arbuckle; and brothers, Roy A. and Andrew J. Arbuckle. Friends will be received from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, by Rev. Harold Mele at THE RUSIEWICZ OF ARNOLD FUNERAL HOME, 1400 5th Ave., at 14th St. Burial will be private in Union Cemetery, Arnold. www.RusiewiczFH.com