Passing of Arnold L. Freeman, 61, of Coudersport, PA

Arnold L. FREEMAN, 61, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, July 13, 2012 in his home, with his family by his side.

Born October 11, 1950, in Shady Grove, PA, he was the son of Franklin L. and Evelyn P. Wagaman Freeman.

On December 19, 1975, in Hagerstown, MD, he married the former Teresa M. Forsyth, who survives.  Mr. Freeman was a self-employed stone mason and carpenter.  A long-time resident of the area, he previously resided in Waynesboro, PA.  He attended the Gold Church in Gold, PA.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving besides his wife, Teresa, are:  three sons, James (Brenda) Harnish of Chambersburg, PA, Joshua (Jacelyn) Freeman and Caleb (Susan) Freeman, both of Coudersport;  a daughter, Rosanne (Jason) Leach of Coudersport;  twelve grandchildren, one great-grandson;  six brothers, Donald R. Freeman, Michael L. (Gwen) Freeman, Timothy W. (Tina) Freeman, and Thomas W. (Tina) Freeman, all of Waynesboro, PA, Dennis E. (Deborah) Freeman of Greencastle, PA, and Daniel E. (Grace) Freeman of Shinglehouse, PA;  four sisters, Phyllis L. Richardson, Joyce I. “Susie”(Robert) Izer, and Christine M. (Lanny) McClure, all of Waynesboro, PA, and Ruth A. “Toodie” (Calvin) Farrar of Chambersburg, PA;  and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents;  and three brothers, Franklin L. Freeman, Joseph A. Freeman, and Stephen A Freeman.  Friends may call at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Coudersport, PA on Tuesday from 6:00 — 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 10:00 AM — 12:00 Noon, with Funeral Services following at 12:00 Noon.  The Rev. Frank Mickle, Pastor of the Gold Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in Sweden Hill Cemetery, Coudersport.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed atwww.olneyfuneralhome.com.