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Darryl Arnold Obituary
FREELAND — Darryl Arnold, 53, of Freeland, entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, Oct., 11, 2014, at his residence. Born in Nanticoke, he was a son of Shirley (Ogin) Arnold and the late Harry "Fagan" Arnold.
He worked for 20 years at the Keystone Job Corps Center, Drums, and then at the Youth Forestry Camp #2, as a youth aid supervisor. Before retiring, he was the owner and operator of Brother Darryl's Draft House, Freeland. After retirement, he was a member of the Luzerne County Youth Aid Panel. He spent a large part of his life serving and helping local youth.
Darryl was a published author and was a very creative person who loved to write poetry and songs, and especially enjoyed singing and playing his guitar. He was a member of the Masons and liked to do auctioning, antiquing, cooking and creating recipes.
Darryl always had a smile on his face and was willing to help all those in need.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his father, by his maternal grandparents, Alice and William Ogin; his paternal grandparents, Mary Ann and Harry Arnold; and his brother-in-law, James McGarry.
Darryl is survived by in addition to his mother, who thought of him as her best buddy; by his wife, Renay, who felt Darryl was her beloved husband and best friend who meant everything to her; his brother, Duane Arnold and his wife, Linda, Dorrance; his sisters, Denise Webby and her husband, Peter, Slocum, and Darlene Arnold, Hanover Township; his mother-in-law, Jean Marie Allen, Scranton; sister-in-law, Jean Sherman and her husband, James, Scranton; brother-in-law, Robert McGarry and his wife, Marie, Clarks Summit; brother-in-law, Mark Allen, Scranton; his aunt and uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins, also survive Darryl. He will also be missed by Goldie, Pugsi and Kitty.
The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Interment will follow in Stairville Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and again from 9 a.m. to service Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darryl Arnold
October 20, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort you and the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm. 119:76
Kathy Korb-Dinges
October 14, 2014
Renay and the Arnold Family- I am so deeply saddened to hear about Darryl.. He was such a wonderful, caring, funny person. I have such great memories of spending time with him and wondering what he would do next. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I will never forget him!!!
October 14, 2014
Renay, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and give you strength during this time. Love Linda Klotz and Carol
Margaret Schickley
October 14, 2014
Renee I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you and your Family.
REGINA ROCKEL
October 13, 2014
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE FAMILIES. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. LONG LIVE HIS MEMORIES...
Sheila Deets
October 13, 2014
Renay, Aunt Shirley and family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Darryl always made you laugh. He will be deeply missed.
Doug Hayes
October 13, 2014
Impossible to comprehend your loss or the gain in heaven - Darryl was one of a kind to all that met him... as are you, Renay, my heart and thoughts are with you
October 13, 2014
Renay and entire Arnold Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember him laughing and making other people laugh! No matter where you were with the two of you, you could be sure you were laughing and enjoying a great story.
Love,
Kim, Steve, Stephen and Lindsey Dotzel
John & Theresa Schenck
October 13, 2014
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Darryl's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to all ... I will never forget Darryl's contagious smile..rest easy
Mary Ann Lutz
October 13, 2014
Words cannot express my sorrow. Darryl always had a special place in my heart and although I didn't see him much I thought of him often. He was the kid with the great laugh that warmed your heart.
marsha Beatty
October 13, 2014
Heaven has gained another Angel to watch over his soul mate Renay and family.
Darryl was a very special person who touched many lives.
my heartfelt condolence.
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