James R. Arnold, age 70, of Pulaski, PA, went forever to be with Jesus on November 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1946 in Sewickley, Pa., son of James M. and Vera Young Arnold. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth A. Bittinger Arnold, whom he loved faithfully since their marriage on May 13, 1967. A 1964 graduate of New Castle High School, and attended Youngstown State University. He is a US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. He was employed as a carman for Youngstown Northern Railroad. Jim was a YMCA Aquatics volunteer and served as a board member with the Lawrence County Head Start. He made several work and witness mission trips to the Dominican Republic. An active member of the former Church of the Nazarene, Jim served in many church ministries. Surviving is one brother, Richard (Sherry) Arnold of Bessemer; two sisters, Susan Arnold and Carol (Rod) Spaulding, two brothers-in-law, Al Rooks and Jim Reid, all of New Castle; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Arnold; and two sisters, Sharleen Rooks and Sandra Reid. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 7, from 10:00-12:00 at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, with a funeral service immediately following, with the Rev. Paul Young officiating. Interment will be in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.cunninghamfh.com.