Arlen W. Troxell, 69 years of age, of West Penn Township, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital Carbon Campus. A man defined by his tireless work ethic and deep roots in the soil, Arlen spent his life cultivating the multi-generational family farm in Andreas. From tending the dairy herd and laying chickens to harvesting the family orchard and crops, Arlen honored the traditions passed down from his late parents, Franklin and Mildred (Fritzinger) Troxell.

Surviving are; his wife of 44 years, Ellen (Sakowski) Troxell; son, Alec Troxell; daughter, Bridget Troxell and her fiance James Madgwick; sister, Doris Lusch. Many nieces and nephews also survive Arlen.

Arlen was also predeceased by; sister, Dianne F. Mimm; brothers, Clayton and Marlin Troxell.

A 1974 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Arlen earned his Associates in Computer Science at Penn State Schuylkill campus before matriculating to Penn State University main campus earning a B.S. in Agriculture. Arlen often accompanied his mother as she "Huckstered" their families produce and vegetables throughout the Panther Valley. A work ethic engrained from his earliest days on the farm, Arlen worked at the Lowes Distribution Center in Minersville, for the Farm Bureau in Lehigh County, and lastly for Ag Industrial in West Penn Township.

A member of Saints Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Lehighton, Arlen also belonged to the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Association. There was never much free time for Arlen; however, he enjoyed playing softball in the various church leagues, and was an ardent supporter of all Philadelphia sports teams and the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike Rte. 309 New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

The family will receive friends and family at the funeral home on Thursday evening January 29, 2026 from 5 to 7:00 P.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Arlen's name on Friday January 30, 2026 at 10 o'clock A.M. from Saints Peter & Paul R.C.C. 260 North Third Street Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235.

Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorial's in Arlen's name to:

Saint Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Lehighton

or

Ben Salem U.C.C.

P.O. Box 128

Andreas, Pennsylvania 18211

Online condolences or a fond memory of Arlen can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com