Nancy Ilene Arnold, age 90 of Hunlock Creek, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Hunlock Creek on March 27, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Willard and Ruth Benscoter and Boyd and Katie Bonham, who raised her from a young age.

Nancy graduated from Shickshinny High School. She worked at Pomeroys in Wilkes-Barre as a dress buyer and later at several local sewing factories as a seamstress. Nancy was a member of the Muhlenburg United Methodist Church, where she was also heavily involved with the Ladies Aide program. She enjoyed crocheting, plastic canvas work and had great love for her many cats. Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Thomas Arnold, Jr.; sisters, Charlotte Whitmore and Therma Featherman; brother, Herald Benscoter; great-granddaughter, Emma Rose Matthews.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Debra Matthews; sister, Travilla Price; grandson, Edmund Matthews; granddaughter, Victoria Blaine; 3 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM at the Muhlenburg United Methodist Church, 83 Hunlock Harveyville Rd., Hunlock Creek, PA 18621, with Donna Dickinson, Certified Lay Minister, officiating.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.

The family asks to please omit any flowers from the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Muhlenburg United Methodist Church, 83 Hunlock Harveyville Rd., Hunlock Creek, PA 18621.

Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com