Eloaise Mae “Lois” Arnold passed away peacefully at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

She was born in Williamsport, MD on July 22, 1932. She had recently celebrated her 94th birthday. She was the 9th of 10 children. Her parents were Harlan Thumb Rider and Lula Anna Gruber Rider. She was married for 64 years to Richard S. Arnold, now deceased.

She had very fond memories of roller skating and square dancing in her youth. Later, she was an active member with two of her sisters on the Woodpoint Grill Team of the Hagerstown Turf Bowling League at Pangborn Park with her team winning club championship. She also league bowled at Turner’s Dual Lanes for many years.

Lois worked at the Hagerstown Bottling Works Plant and the Court Waffle Shop restaurant in downtown Hagerstown. She did housekeeping work while raising her children. Later she worked on a cleaning crew for new construction with a sister and her husband in Northern Virginia.

In retirement, Lois continued her twice yearly visits to Hatteras Island with her sisters which led to continued trips to Hatteras with her immediate family.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela S. Arnold, and son, Gerald L. Arnold, both of Hagerstown; daughter, Patricia C. Hills and her husband, John Hills of Waynesboro, PA; Grandchildren Sarah E. Brooks and husband Michael Brooks of Waynesboro; Michael J. Hills of Waynesboro; David J. “DJ” Hills of Philadelphia; Jessica H. “J” Hills and Rachel A. Hills both of Waynesboro; Great granddaughters, Breanna P Robinson of Chambersburg, Mikah R. Brooks and Eliza M. Brooks of Waynesboro.

Visitation will be held from 10am to 11am on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Minnich Funeral Home on East Wilson Boulevard, Hagerstown, MD, with John Hills officiating services at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Doey’s House, 11370 Caring Pathway Lane, Hagerstown, MD 21742.