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> ORWELL:
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> Susanann Arnebold, age 88, passed peacefully, December 8, 2025; with family by her side; at her home in Orwell.
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> Sue was born in North Bergen, NJ on April 11, 1937. She was the daughter of Buster and Gladys (Hoegger) Heinemann. She grew up in North Bergen where she received her early education and graduated from Cliffside Park (NJ) High School. She moved to Killington with her family in 1972, where she worked for the town and the State of Vermont. Sue and husband Bob owned and operated the Lothlorien Gift Shop in Killington for eighteen years, before moving to Orwell in 1995. Sue had served as the Orwell Town Clerk for over 20 years, retiring in 2017. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing puzzles and working in her gardens. Sue was an absolute history buff.
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> She is survived by her husband; Robert Gerhardt Arnebold, Jr; whom she married in Englewood, NJ on April 6, 1957; a daughter; Linda Balestra & her husband Geno of Poultney and a son; Robert “Rob” Arnebold and fiancé Joyce Putnam of Killington; two grandchildren; Kaci O’Rourke and Jake Balestra, a sister Gladys Terry; as well as several nieces, nephews & cousins. She was predeceased by a brother; Joseph Heinemann.
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> A private gathering “In Celebration of Her Life” will take place, at a later date.
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> The family would like to extend special thanks to Margaret and Sandy Korda for their kindness and support in caring for Sue at home.
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> Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory, to Orwell Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 124, Orwell, VT 05760, or to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.
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> Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.