ARTHUR W. PERSHING, Jr.,age 66 of Westampton. N.J. passed away suddenly on Thursday December 1, 2016 at Virtua Memorial Hospital , Mt. Holly . Born and raised in the Olney section of Phila, he resided in Westampton N.J. for the past 15 years. Arthur worked as a nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for 16 years. He was a veteran of both the US Navy and US Army. Arthur was loved by everyone. Beloved husband of Marian V. Rock; devoted father of Deborah Lascelles ( William ) and Arthur W. Pershing III ( Melissa ); loving grandfather of Vincent and Hannah Pershing. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Arthur's Life on Saturday December 10, 2016 from 12:00pm noon to 3:00pm at Belle Voir Manor at Pen Ryn 1601 State Rd. Bensalem, Pa. 19020. In lieu of flowers , contributions in his memory may be made to Support Homeless Veterans , Inc. United Way 50813 or CFC- Combined Federal Campaign #15426 119 S. Easton Rd., Ste. 104 Glenside, Pa. 19038.