Ann Marie Soltis, 78, longtime resident of Parkman Township, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Burton Health Care. She was born in Cleveland on Feb 3, 1938, daughter of Joseph L. and Ann A. (Bartko) Varho. After she graduated from St. Elizabeth in Cleveland, Ann Marie served in the United State Marine Corps 1956-1959. She was a florist at Santamary’s; worked at the Parkman Egg Co.; and was a substitute school bus driver for Cardinal School District. She was a member of Abundant Life Church of God and Parkman 55 Club. Ann Marie enjoyed being active with the Parkman Chamber of Commerce and the Parkman Zoning Bd. of Appeals. Her hobbies included sewing and crafts. Her family and friends will miss her.

She is survived by her beloved husband James W. Soltis; two sons, James S. and Ronald A.; four daughters, Deborah M. Wilson, Kathy P. Cyhan, Connie A. Dziak, and Kimberly D. Sklenar; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Her parents, her brother Joseph Varho, and her great granddaughter Angel Marie Cyhan preceded her in death.

Calling hours will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, July 15, 2016 at Russell Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 West High St., Middlefield, OH 44062, and Saturday, 9:00 AM until the Celebration of Life 10:00 AM, at Abundant Life Church of God, 14662 Old State Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062. Burial will follow at Overlook Cemetery in Parkman. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Abundant Life Church of God in memory of Ann Marie.