Joseph V. Arnold, 91, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Cedar Haven Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Janet (Mihalik) Arnold.

Born in Lebanon, PA, on Dec. 18, 1933, Joseph was a son of Fred and Irene (Newmaster) Arnold. In his free time, Joseph enjoyed going to the cabin with his wife, Janet, hunting, gardening, and woodworking.

Joseph is survived by his daughter, Lisa Mease; grandchildren, Kyle Martel, Angela Zoeller, and Rebecca Ernharth; great-grandchildren, Kace and Avery; sisters, Pauline Groff and Geraldine Albert; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Frederick, Richard, and John; and sisters, Mary Brossman and Barbara Ann Rodkey.

Graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s name can be made to Wounded Warriors at Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or by calling 855-448-3997. Thompson Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements.

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