Ralph H. Arnold, of Warminster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was 74 years old. Ralph was born on March 31, 1949 in Lancaster to the late Mildred (Dean) and Richard Arnold.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Dorothy (née Henry); daughter, Michelle Arnold, and sons, Michael (Yvonne), Matthew (Kerry), Mark (Kristen), and Jeffrey (Melissa); grandchildren, Maura Bailey Wilson; Josephine and Anna; Kayla; Kristen Makenzi; and Zachary, Tyler and Logan; and his great- granddaughter, Scarlett. Ralph is also survived by his brother Jack (Cindy) and his sister, Jane Cartlidge.
Ralph grew up in Lancaster and later moved to Bristol. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School (Class of '67) where he attained All-County and All-State Honors in soccer and baseball. He earned his AS in Printing Efficiency and Management at R.I.T (Class of 1969). He was a 'hands on' printing and packaging specialist who enjoyed the challenges of designing and creating intricate packaging from concept to completion. This often found him traveling to service large, well-known, commercial manufacturers. Ralph enjoyed playing in sports all his life from The Little League World Series through earning varsity letters in soccer and baseball while attending high school and college. He often pulled off the road to watch a good baseball or soccer game anywhere. He enjoyed traveling and vacationing in South Carolina. Playing golf with friends and family card games were the highlight of these trips. More recently, he spent his time completing complicated 1000-piece puzzles--the more difficult, the better. But most of all, Ralph loved being with his grandchildren, family and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Ralph's visitation on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel from 11:00 AM and to his funeral service at 12:00 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ralph's name to www.foxchase.org/giving (Tribute to Ralph H. Arnold) or by mail to: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Attention Donations, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, or to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org