Francis D. ‘Wayne’ Arnold

Francis married Marie A. Trinkley on March 25, 1975.

Wayne is survived by his wife; a son, Shaun Arnold (Jen); three daughters: Deirdera Bernazzoli (Rob), Patricia Harn (Daniel) and Dana Pope (Rich), all of Altoona; 10 grandchildren: Gina, Christopher, Brandy, Jason, Austin, Marissa, Brandon, Sara, Miranda and Maddie; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Walter Arnold of Lajose, Elsie Weakland of Burnside, Delores Locher of Johnstown and Carol Johns of Brookville; and a son-in-law, Randy Myers of Altoona.

He was preceded in death by his son, Francis D. Arnold Jr.; a daughter, Melissa Myers; and sisters, Helen Barto and Katherine Hockenberry.

Wayne attended Glendale High School. He retired as a custodian from the Hollidaysburg Area School District after 28 years of service.

He was a member of Riggles Gap Bible Church.

Wayne enjoyed fixing cars, hunting and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, with Pastor William C. Ice.

The family kindly asks for contributions to be made in care of Marie Arnold, 410 N. 10th Ave., Altoona, PA 16601.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.