Erik Anthony Arnold, 37, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home in his wife’s arms on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, after succumbing to an eight-year battle of brain cancer, beating the odds of an 18-month prognosis.
Born in Lebanon, Erik was the son of Thomas and Marisa (Marchi) Arnold, of Lebanon, PA. He was the husband of Riley McCall, with whom he celebrated four years of marriage and resided in Lancaster City.
Erik graduated from Annville-Cleona High School in 2007, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Millersville University in 2012, while playing football for the Marauders for two years. Recently, he worked for HDI Railing Systems in Columbia, PA. Before that, he worked for Tuckey Mechanical Services, Carlisle, PA.
Over the last few years, Erik developed a true passion and talent for woodworking, creating numerous pieces, including the trellis used for his wedding. He was a devout Buffalo Bills fan, attending several games and becoming a member of the Bills’ “Broken Table Club.” He traveled to Italy for the first time last fall and thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent with his family, savoring the authentic food and wine. He loved boating on the bay near Bethany Beach and was the best dog dad to his beloved Mia, Joie, and Desi.
In addition to his wife and parents, Erik is survived by his brother, Seth, and his wife, Kelly, of Palmyra, PA; nephews, Maddox and Quinn Arnold; maternal grandmother, Anne (Nancy) Marchi, of Hershey, PA; and paternal grandfather, Thomas E. Arnold, of Lebanon, PA. He is also survived by his father- and mother-in-law, Patrick and Virginia McCall, of Philadelphia, PA; brother-in-law, PJ McCall, and wife, Sarah, of Philadelphia, PA; and sister-in-law, Amanda Frederickson, and husband, James, of Warrenton, VA.
Erik was eternally grateful to the medical staff who helped him throughout the years, including Dr. Kristine Dziurzynski and Dr. Stephen Bagley.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Erik’s funeral service at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange St., Lancaster, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at 11 a.m. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A celebration of Erik’s life will be held at 1 p.m., location TBA at the service. Interment will be private.
Please visit Eric’s Memorial Page at www.TheGroffs.com.
