George R. Nolan Jr., 57, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Veterans Hospital of Pittsburgh after a leg amputation; ultimately from heart failure.
Born in Coatsville on April 14, 1958, he was the son of Jacqueline M. Lambreacht Beiler and the late George R. Nolan Sr. He is survived by step-mother: Patricia A. Nolan of Millersville; and step-father: Raymond Beiler of Elverson,.
He is also survived by his wife: Suzanne B. Shaub Nolan; and three sons: George R. Nolan III of Morgantown; Gregory Nolan and soon-to-be daughter-in-law Samantha Heiser; and Geoffrey Nolan of Ephrata; one sister: Patricia L McCann; and brother-in-law: Peter G. McCann of Honeybrook.
George finished his last year in high school in Arizona but most of his schooling was in Chester County with grade school at St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Malvern, and high school at the vo-tech in Phoenixville. George was a U.S. Navy veteran. He joined the Navy in San Diego, Calif., and served for two years.
After returning home to Pennsylvania, he worked as a correctional officer at Chester County Farms. Most recently he worked at Lancaster County Prison and made Ephrata his home. George had a great personality and a terrific sense of humor. He was passionate about history, old movies, motorcycles, old cars, and his favorite bluegrass music.
His viewing will be held at Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, 100 W. Main St., Ephrata, on Thursday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a memorial service to follow. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Those who desire may make donations in George’s memory to the charity of their choice.
To send an online condolence visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, had charge of the arrangements.
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