Eugene R. Arnold, 94, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at home. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Hollinger) Arnold. Born in Lebanon, PA, on March 28, 1932, Eugene was a son of the late Eugene and Catherine (Levengood) Arnold.

He enjoyed camping and playing and teaching the accordion and was an avid Notre Dame fan. Eugene graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was employed at the Reading Eagle Newspaper as a librarian. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lebanon Navy Club Ship 91.

Eugene is survived by his children, Kathleen M. Herb, wife of Jeffrey L., Gregory A. Arnold, husband of Amy J., Christopher P. Arnold, husband of Kim L., David V. Arnold, husband of Anne M., and Daniel E. Arnold, husband of Debra L.; grandchildren, Sarah, Jennifer, Joseph, Laura, Amanda, Christina, Erika, Brendan, and Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Willow and Ryan, and one on the way; brothers, Thomas E. Arnold and Robert J. Arnold; sisters, Marian L. Engle and Judy M. Seibert; and several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church, 2 N. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held prior to Mass from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Eugene’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Church at the above address. 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.

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