Jane S. Arnold

Jane S. Arnold, 86, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021. Jane was born in Boston, MA on April 16, 1935, a daughter of the late Frances (Wurtz) and Albert Jacob Sulzbach. She was the widow of John E. Arnold. Jane had been Alumnae Director for Bishop McDevitt High School before retiring in 2011. Jane was the loving Mother of John (Anne), Kristin Arnold (Anthony Viscariello), David (Sharon), Elizabeth Arnold, Robert (Donna), Katherine (Martin) Weiss, Thomas (Cynthia), William (Anne), Sarah Arnold, Deirdre Arnold (James Blankenship), Michael (Kristin), and James (Jaime). Devoted grandmother of Michael Viscariello (Jilian), Kristina Viscariello-Lopez (Steve), John Arnold, Christopher Arnold, Sean Weiss, Laura Arnold, David Arnold, Katherine Weiss, Joseph Arnold, Erica Arnold, Nicole Arnold, Blaise Arnold, Andrew Arnold, Carolyn Arnold, Claire Arnold, Abigail Arnold, Amanda Arnold, and Patrick Arnold. Great grandmother to Adelina Lopez, Luciano Lopez, and Alexander Viscariello. Jane was a devout Catholic and activist for children’s rights. She was awarded Papal Honors in 1976 and served on numerous committees while raising 12 children and doting over her grandchildren. Jane will be remembered as kind and gentle. She deeply admired Mother Teresa and lived selflessly for others. We celebrate Jane’s life as “Something Beautiful for God.” Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM and to the Funeral Mass at 11 AM, both on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Immaculate Conception BVM Church 602 West Ave. in Jenkintown, PA. Her interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by going to act.alz.org. Services entrusted to the Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home and condolences may be made at: www.mcgoldrickfh.com