Jan Soltysik Obituary


Jan Adam "Jas" Soltysik, 57, of Reading, PA, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at home.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Adam L. and Helen S. (Bar) Soltysik.

Jas is survived by his brother, Larry M. Soltysik and his companion, Charlene Hubbard of Reading, and his sister, Lottie B. (Soltysik), wife of William Camilli, of Muhlenberg Twp.

Other survivors include Jas' companion, Alice Potteiger of Harrisburg, his two nieces, Dr. Jennifer Camilli, fiancee of Marc Scholtyssek, of Dowingtown, and Jessica Camilli and her son, Gavin, of Muhlenberg Twp.

Jas was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was employed as a stagehand for 36 years. He was an A-1 Audio Technician and a Rigger. He was a Union member of IATSE Local #97 in Reading and Local # 200 in Allentown, and also worked regularly for Local # 98 in Hershey, and many staging production companies.

Services will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private.

Contributions in Jas' memory can be made to Aardvark Animal Hospital & Rescue, 161 Gowlin Forge Rd., Lionville, PA 19341. The Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Reading Eagle from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2011.
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Miss you Jas think of you often remember pushing you around in the stroller as a baby and you always smiling love always aunt Lillian Hart

Lillian Hart

December 13, 2022

James&Melanie Hull

January 9, 2012

Jas, thanks for the knowledge and stories. You will be missed.

Rick B

January 3, 2012

Yosh, We will all miss you, but I will miss you,the things we did. We should be glad for the time we had, because they sure were wild. See you one day my brother so we can finish the story. Jerry

Jan Soltysik

January 3, 2012

Jan... Thanks for the humor; the good spirit and volumes of stories. You took a ton of stage experience but more importantly a gentle soul when you left us. God speed

local 98 co-worker

December 21, 2011

So many of my memories include Yosh, he will always be in my thoughts

Tammy (Jones) Biehl

December 21, 2011

My condolences to his loved ones. I will keep you in my prayers.

Paula DiBacco

December 21, 2011

I had the privilege and honor of working along side "Yosh" for several shows in Hershey. I will miss him.

Jeff Phillippe

December 21, 2011

Yosh, You were one of a kind! We'll miss you in Reading and Wilmington. Hank Wid

December 20, 2011

I remember walking to your fathers store on S 7th street getting milk for my baby bottle. I remember the 7th street so called GANG. I remember like yesterday. Sleep well old friend.

Jonathan Hackley

December 20, 2011

Dear nephew i remember all the great times we had ,and all the long walks I gave you as a baby in that old stroller you loved eating cherrios from the tray and looking at all the big trucks ,you will be missed but not forgotten rest in peace now you are with your mom and dad ,baci and jaja and all the fanily that has gone to heaven Love you Aunt Lillian hart

Lillian Hart

December 20, 2011

Cousin Jas, so many memories to recount since I was a small boy. You were one of a kind buddy and will be missed. Make sure the tech crew in heaven keeps their act together :-). Cousin Mike & Family

Mike Radka

December 20, 2011

A warm gentle spirited man, a smile for everyone, a pre-bent pinky finger for the perfect hand shake, a mentor, a natural teacher, quick witted, a man who could be counted on and most definitely a FRIEND. RIP my friend.

CRMR Local 98

December 20, 2011

Jas was always the most interesting person in the room. He leaves a legacy of the most memorable stories.

Wuz

December 20, 2011

will never forget you,but some day we we will meet again on the other side

James Hull

December 19, 2011

I'll miss the smile and warm greeting Josh always gave when ever we would work together.

Fran Mcgovern

December 19, 2011

Only knew him a very limited time but known as a good and competent man. He will be missed for sure

Dave caulwell

December 19, 2011

Even though some time had passed between each meeting, it never felt like it with Jas.
I'm honored to have had the opportunity to know and work with him. My sincerest condolences go out to his family, Alice, and his many friends.
We're all better people for having known Jas, I'll keep the memory of him in my heart. RIP my friend.

Matt Mozzachio

December 19, 2011

I'll miss our backstage conversations, Jas. I looked forward to them every week.

December 19, 2011

Dear Cousin Josh, please say hello to all the family in heaven. Give my sister Linda a big hug. We sure had a lot of fun growing up! Love ya, Cousin David

December 19, 2011

A stagehand legend, loved by so many; you will be remembered always in our hearts and in our stories.

December 19, 2011

Dear Cousin Josh, please say hello to everyone in heaven. Give my sister Linda a big hug. We sure had a good time growning up! Love Ya, Cousin David

December 19, 2011

Thanks for the laughs my friend.Rest In Peace....ts

December 19, 2011

thank you for all you taught me, my man!
no gig will ever be the same without you.
take care, see ya on the other side.

Tom Banks

December 19, 2011

Yosh will be deeply missed by myself and those who knew him. He was a true professional and I always enjoyed listening to the interesting tales he would tell. Look forward to the bottle of beer he gave me. Rest in peace.

Peter DiBacco

December 19, 2011

Hey man...you have touched so many lives, you will be greatly missed. The world won't be the same with out Yosh in it! Hugs and kisses, we'll do lunch!

N P

December 19, 2011

Hey Man....you've touched so many lives! Things just won't be the same again! Hugs and kisses, we'll do lunch.

December 19, 2011

RIP Jas.

Paul Scull

December 19, 2011

Your mom was an angel and raised you to have a huge open heart. I'm lucky to have known you and the rest of your family. Reading"s best kept secret.

j w

December 19, 2011

So long to my brother Jas.

dooner, President IATSE, Local 871

December 19, 2011

To the gentle giant....
I'm a better person for knowing you.

jr

December 19, 2011

I will miss our conversations that we had. You were a heck of a guy and will be greatly missed

RIP Brother

fellow brother

December 19, 2011

THE UNIQUE ONE..RIP...SM

December 19, 2011

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