SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane Nolan, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died Tuesday, August 5 and is now at peace after a life well lived.
Born on March 23, 1936 in Ilion, Diane was a graduate of Herkimer High School in 1954, Cazenovia College in 1956 and later in life Hudson Valley Community College in1972.
She was a cherished part of her community and friends. Widowed at an early age from Karl Hoellrich, she raised two daughters and then joyfully remarried Jack Nolan in 1978. Her love of life and acceptance of its challenges were an inspiration and a compass to all who knew her.
Diane was predeceased by loving members of her family, her parents, Earl and Margaret Randall, first husband, Karl Hoellrich, brother, Gary Randall, sister-in-law, Rose Nolan, and brother-in-law, Father Daniel Nolan.
Diane will be greatly missed by surviving loving family members, including her husband, John Nolan; daughters, Barbara Rollison (Michael) and Susan Hoellrich (Eric Hotaling); grandsons, Michael and Brian Rollison; sisters-in-law, Agnes Randall and Betty Heinrich (Wilfred) and brother-in-law, Thomas Nolan; nieces and nephews ,Michael Randall(Lyuda), Stephen Randall(Trish),Thomas Nolan Jr (Donna), Daniel Nolan, Kevin Nolan(Kathy),Kelly Mondak(John), Michael Nolan(Monica),Kim Gambi(Steve), Karl Heinrich(Evelyn), Fred Heinrich(Cindy), Martha Heinrich, Marianna Donlon, and many great nieces and nephews.
Diane’s friends were an important and great part of her everyday life. Her nonjudgmental ear and sense of humor were gifts she shared easily with us all, and she gained such strength from the love and kindness of her friends.
Relatives and friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Friday, August 8 at the United Methodist Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
