Arthur James Larson, 79, of New Eagle, died Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born August 31, 1937 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Walter and Evelyn Lease Larson.
Arthur resided in New Eagle for the past forty years and retired from the Consolidated Coal Company in West Elizabeth. His grandchildren were his greatest joy in life and he enjoyed being an avid Michigan sports fan.
He is survived by his wife, Alyce Webster Larson with whom he celebrated thirty five years of marriage on November 12, 2015; three stepdaughters, Debra Antonelli and husband Dominic of Monongahela, Susan Sullivan of Finleyville, Sharon Gamble and husband Robert of New Eagle; five grandchildren, Michael Antonelli and wife Liz, Sarah and Zachary Sullivan, Kayla and Kristen Gamble; brother, W. Eugene Larson of San Antonio, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roderick Larson and sister Sally Vigliotti.
Friends will be received on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 2-6 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela where services will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Mark Schollaert officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.