Merrill T. Arndt

Merrill T. Arndt, 80 years of age formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Reading Hospital.

Born Sunday, December 3, 1944 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Castor (Todd) Titus and Ruth E. (Deibert) Arndt. Merrill was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Dolores Joy "Lori" Arndt on Sept. 30, 2018; brother, Kean Arndt.

Surviving are his son, Jeffrey S. Arndt and his wife Sherry; daughter, Jennifer S. Cross wife of Michael; and brother, Kenneth Arndt and his wife Elaine; grandchildren, Emily wife of Owen Miller, Calvin A., Cassandra, and Owen; 2 great grandchildren.

Merrill was a 1963 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and earned his associate’s degree from Penn State University. Merrill, served as a police officer for the city of Reading for over 22 years, retiring as a lieutenant. Upon his retirement he formed 4-Star Electronic Security which he operated and retired from in 2012. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perry Township, Merrill was an avid outdoorsman who tagged many Elk, Caribou, Bear, Antelope and Deer. Merrill and Lori enjoyed leisurely rides in their Mustang.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

A Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home on Thursday April 24, 2025. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.

Interment will be in Frieden’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Merrill can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com