Aaron Lee Arnold, age 5, of Uhrichsville, O., passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Twin City Hospital at Dennison, O., following a lengthy illness.

Born on Nov. 11, 2000, at Dover, O., Aaron was the son of Sean L. Arnold and Amy J. Mahaffey, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two brothers, Curtis and Brennan of the home; his maternal grandparents, Dean and Patricia Mahaffey of Uhrichsville, O.; his paternal grandmother, Linda Arnold of Uhrichsville, O.; his aunts and uncles, Deana (Mike) Norman of Massillon, O., Leslie (Tony) Morrison of Port Washington, O., Ed Mahaffey of Dover, O., Larry Arnold, Thunder (Bethanie) Arnold and Crystal Arnold, all of Uhrichsville, O.; and numerous great-aunts and uncles and cousins.

Aaron was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Larry Arnold; great-grandparents, Ruth Archer, Vona Kinsey, Walter and Evelyn Amos and Lester and Annabelle Mahaffey.

Aaron attended Starlight Pre-School in New Philadelphia, O. He loved his school, teachers and bus drivers Miss Shelly, Roxanne, Jane, Karis, Mary Jane, Lori, Candy and Mandy. School was Aaron's life and so were the people involved with the school, especially his special buddy, Darold. Aaron also loved all types of music.

Funeral services for Aaron will be held Sunday, April 23, 2006, at the Uhrich-Hostettler Funeral Home Inc. at Uhrichsville, O., with the Rev. Mark Unrue officiating. Burial will follow at Newport Cemetery at Uhrichsville, O.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, O. 44622.

Aaron will be missed and loved by so many. He touched the lives and hearts of all those who knew him and those who didn't.

Times Reporter, The (New Philadelphia, OH) - Friday, April 21, 2006