It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Arnold W. Friend of Bobtown, Pennsylvania, born in Denbo, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Gerald Friend and Hilda Friend (Stoker); his wife Elizabeth "Kitty" Friend; his son Michael; his friends, Kelly Wilkins (Tim) of Bobtown and Melissa; his grandchildren, Amy Hughes (Kenny) of Carmichaels, Chelsie Wilkins (Stewart) of Mount Morris, Shaylie Wilkins (David) of Spraggs and Marissa; his friends, Pursglove, W. Va and Dakota Nichols of Morgantown; his great grandchildren, Jacob, Aubrianna, Aaron, Asher and Carter; and his siblings, Janet Koast of Davistown, Lana Henderson of Davistown, John Friend and Clayton Duane Friend. He was also cherished by nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Bobtown United Methodist Church, % Donna Billetz, 208 State Route 2011, Dilliner, PA 15327.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Herod-Rishel Funeral Home