Erik Anthony Arnold

Erik Anthony Arnold, 37, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home in his wife’s arms on Monday, October 13, 2025 after succumbing to an eight-year battle of brain cancer, beating the odds of an eighteen-month prognosis. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of Thomas and Marisa (Marchi) Arnold of Lebanon, PA. He was the husband of Riley McCall with whom he celebrated 4 years of marriage with and resided in Lancaster City. He graduated from Annville-Cleona High School in 2007, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. Erik earned a bachelor’s degree from Millersville University in 2012 while playing football for the Marauders for 2 years. Recently, he worked for HDI Railing Systems in Columbia, PA. Before that, he worked for Tuckey Mechanical Services, Carlisle, PA. Over the last few years, Erik developed a true passion and talent for woodworking, creating numerous pieces including the trellis used for his wedding. He was a devout Buffalo Bills fan, attending several games and becoming a member of the Bills “Broken Table Club.” He traveled to Italy for the first time last fall and thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent with his family, savoring the authentic food and wine. He loved boating on the bay near Bethany Beach and was the best dog dad to his beloved Mia, Joie, and Desi. In addition to his wife and parents, Erik is survived by his brother, Seth and his wife, Kelly of Palmyra, PA, two nephews, Maddox and Quinn Arnold, maternal grandmother, Anne (Nancy) Marchi of Hershey, PA, paternal grandfather, Thomas E. Arnold of Lebanon, PA. He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law, Patrick and Virginia McCall of Philadelphia, PA, brother-in-law, PJ McCall and wife Sarah of Philadelphia, PA, and sister-in-law, Amanda Frederickson and husband James of Warrenton, VA. Erik was eternally grateful to the medical staff who helped him throughout the years including Dr. Kristine Dziurzynski and Dr. Stephen Bagley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Erik’s Funeral Service at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a viewing from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A celebration of Erik’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., location TBA at the service. Interment will be private.