Charles P. Arnold, of Lebanon, passed away on Sept. 4, 2026, two days shy of his 90th birthday. He was born in Lebanon on Sept. 6, 1936, to Elijah H. and Cora (Spitler) Arnold.
He is survived by his twin brother, Paul; brothers, John, husband of Gerri, Dave, and Jim, husband of Angie; sisters, Barb, Joann, wife of Ronald, and Agnes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles graduated from Cornwall High School in 1955. He went on to work at Lebanon Packaging Co., where he retired in 2000.
Charles had a love for dancing. Where there was music and a dance floor, you could find him. He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and was an avid Dodgers fan.
Charles was a kind and loving person who always greeted everyone with a smile and a wave of his hand. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church, 2 N. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’ name can be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Thompson Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. The family welcomes your memories and messages in Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.
