Arlene Pfost March 24, 1935 - May 30, 2022

Arlene Pfost, 87, of Sterling, VA passed away at home on May 30. Arlene was born in
Johnstown, PA to Blodwen and Harry Ober, the youngest of six children. Arlene was preceded
in death by her husband, Leonard Pfost, son, Martin Pfost, and granddaughter, Wendy. She is
survived by her daughter Laura Pfost, brother, Gene Ober, and many nieces, nephews, great
nieces,great nephews and cousins.
Arlene graduated from Westmont High School in Johnstown, PA. Following High School she
served in Brethern Service through The Church of the Brethern for two years.
In 1960 she moved to Washington DC with her cousin to work at National Geographic
Magazine as an executive secretary. She joined a hiking club and met her future husband,
Leonard Pfost. They were married in 1961 and together they had two children, Laura Pfost and
Martin Pfost. They moved to the new Sterling Park in 1965 where they lived until their deaths.
Arlene joined the Sterling United Methodist Church after moving to Sterling Park. Her faith and
her church were central to her life.
Throughout her life she spent a lot of time at the family cottage in Bedford County, PA. She was
the consummate camp counselor to generations of kids, leading campfire songs and stories,
canoe trips down the Juniata River, and hikes in the woods.
Arlene traveled extensively through the US and Europe. She especially loved visiting her family
in Wales. From tent camping to first class accommodations, she loved it all. Arlene never
traveled to a place she didn't want to explore or met a person she didn't want to know better.
She will be missed.
Services will be held at Sterling United Methodist Church Tuesday June 7, 2022. Family and
friends may call from 10:00 until services begin at 11:00. There will be a luncheon at Sterling
United Methodist Church following the graveside interment at Sterling Cemetery.
Donations may be made to beloved Sterling United Methodist Church.