Francis P. Arnal

Cortland – Francis P. Arnal, 95, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
Francis was born on January 4, 1927 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Marcel and Helen Arnal.
He was a Fowler High School graduate and a general contractor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II in Germany. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, going to the camp, and spending time with his family.
Francis will be deeply missed by his children, Mark (Jayne) Arnal, Pat (Linda) Arnal, Carol Fiest, and Marlene Wollitz; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Arnal, whom he married on July 15, 1950 and passed on July 3, 1996; his companion Betty Bianco; brothers, Marcel and James Arnal; and sister Mary Elway.
A private service was entrusted with Lane Family Funeral Homes Shafer Winans Chapel in Cortland
Burial will take place at Pineview Memorial Park in Warren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Southern Care Hospice.
Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com