Obituary of Arthur J. Nolder

Arthur J. Nolder Allegany, NY Arthur J. Nolder, 90, of 2436 W. Five Mile Rd. passed away Friday (May 22, 2014) at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Buffalo. Born August 13, 1924 in Olean he was the son of William J. and Nellie Jobe Nolder. On August 21, 1948 in Franklinville he married Una Mitchell who survives. Mr. Nolder enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served during WWII as an airplane mechanic in California. After his honorable discharge he began employment with the former Daystrom Furniture Co. for about 10 years. He then worked for Columbia Gas of NY, a job he held for over 30 years until his retirement. He was very active for many years with the Allegany Fire Department and later with the Fire Police. He was also a member of the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post #892 for over 60 years and served as its Past Commander. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed working in his immense garden, and along with his wife he enjoyed traveling to Florida each year for 23 years after his retirement. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter Dianne (Gary) Reilly of Hilton; 2 granddaughters Morgann Reilly of San Francisco, CA and Guinevere Reilly of Rochester; several nieces and nephews and 2 sisters-in-law Agnes Nolan of Roulette, PA and Helen Ruggieri of Olean. He was predeceased by a daughter Charlene Nolder on May 30, 2002 and four brothers William Nolder, Edward Nolder, Robert Nolder and Richard Nolder. Private funeral services will be held Monday (May 25, 2015) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Olean. Memorials, if desired, may be made to a veteran's organization of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.