James W. Soltis

James W. Soltis, 92, of Parkman passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, at Ohman Family Living at Briar.

James was born on September 23, 1931, to the late Nick and Sophia Soltis in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Nelson High School and went on to marry Annemarie (Varho) Soltis, and they had 6 children. James was in the Air Force, and he was a Mill Wright at Copperweld Steel where he retired. He was also the owner of Soltis Sand and Gravel.

James was a Parkman Township trustee for many years. He enjoyed gardening, working on air planes, horse plowing on his farm, farming, and he loved to spend time in the sunshine.

James will be greatly missed by his children, James (Loretta) Soltis, Ronald Soltis, Deborah (Allen) Wilson, Kathy Cyhan, Connie Dziak, Kimberly (Brian) Sklenar, his sister Jean Sprinkle, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Beside his parents, and his wife, James was preceded in death by his brothers Carl Soltis and Steve Soltis, and his sisters Sophia Peterson and Maime Gough. 

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Sly Family Funeral Home. 15670 W. High Street. Middlefield.

The Funeral will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 12:00 PM at St. Edwards Church. 16150 Center St, Parkman, Ohio with Father Jacob Bearer officiating. Burial following the funeral at Overlook Cemetery in Parkman, Ohio.

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