Francis S. Nolan

Mr. Francis S. Nolan, 89, of Salamanca, NY died Thursday, May 23, 2024 at home following a short illness.

Born February 24, 1935 in Port Jervis, NY, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Ruth Morris Nolan.

He was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1953.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Europe.

Francis was employed as a machinist at Corning Glass in Bradford, PA for over 40 years, prior to his retirement.

He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish and the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post 535. He was a motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed off-road riding, shooting guns, and loved to build remote control helicopters and drones. He was an avid Buffalo Bills and NY Yankees fan.

Surviving are: a brother, Robert Nolan, Cambridge Springs, PA, and a niece, Shelley Lamont, Gainsville, FL.

He was predeceased by a brother, James Nolan.

Per his request, there will be no visitation.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, NY.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.