Arthur Creighton Pursel Sr.

Mr. Arthur Creighton Pursel, Sr. passed away surrounded by family at his home in Eagles Mere, PA on June 1, 2025 at the age of 83.

Art was one of three children, born on March 15, 1942, to the late Charles Willet Miller Pursel and Janet Hannah Creighton Pursel of Bloomsburg, PA.

Art attended Bloomsburg High School, subsequently graduating from Bloomsburg University with a bachelor’s degree in 1964. He achieved a master’s degree in education from Shippensburg University and was a teacher in the Camp Hill School District for 30 years.

Art established the Accelerated Program in the Camp Hill School District, operated the Rec Program and tutored students in his spare time. He was coach in the Camp Hill Little League organization and was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Highland Park.

Art was an avid golfer, passionate about the game, sharing his love of the sport with family and friends of all ages. He was a member of the Eagles Mere Country Club for many years and friends recall how Art played one handed for a season following a shoulder injury. Art spent his final days in his favorite location, Eagles Mere, PA.

He is remembered as a kind and gentle man with a quiet sense of humor. He enjoyed baseball, following the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies, and was a Penn State football fan. He spoke often of his grandchildren and enjoyed following their high school arts and sports activities.

Art is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Kline) Pursel, originally from Bloomsburg, PA. He is also survived by his two sons and daughters in law Arthur and Diann and David and Lisa. Art was grandfather to Madyn, Luke and Tripp Pursel and uncle to twelve nieces and nephews. He is survived by his siblings Charles Pursel and Mary Kaulfuss.

A Graveside Service is scheduled at the Eagles Mere Cemetery on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at 1 PM with Rev. Sarah Weedon officiating.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Art’s memory to the Eagles Mere Athletic Association: https://eaglesmereathleticassociation.salsalabs.org/seasonenddonationform.

Venmo: @EMAA5253

PayPal: Eagles Mere Athletic Association, emaa.shop@yahoo.com

Checks: PO Box 98, Eagles Mere, PA 17731

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.

To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to www.homerfuneralhome.com.