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Leo Elias Solomon

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

1931 - 2024

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WILKES-BARRE — Leo Elias Solomon, 93, a former superintendent of Wilkes-Barre Area School District, peacefully passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.

In recognition of his extensive career devoted to education, and his years of dedicated service to the Wilkes-Barre community, Leo was...

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Louie, George, and Jackie, my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He was, truly, a great man. I will remember both he and your mother as sincere, warm and gracious people who loved each other, as well as their family and friends. I am grateful that my parents were numbered among those friends. George, I fondly remember our summer working together and your father remains a sterling example to me of a consummate professional who wielded authority but never lost his sense of...

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". Chinese proverb. Louie, George, and Jackie, Your beautiful father taught so many fortunate people how to "fish". He did it with warmth, compassion, kindness, intelligence, and integrity. His memory will be eternal and valuable lessons will never be forgotten. You were blessed with 2 wonderful parents and they are now reunited. They will always love you and watch over you.

Our sincere condolences to the Solomon family. It is with our deepest sympathy we honor the memory of your father. He will be deeply missed by what he did for our community. He will not be forgotten. God bless.

To the Solomon family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Solomon. Both of us worked for the district for many years and had great respect for him. May his memory be eternal.

As our family mourns the passing of my wife Darlene this week, I want to let you know how many times over the years Dar would tell me how much she loved working with Mr. Solomon at the admin building, over her summer breaks, and in her early years with the district. I know her interaction with Mr. Solomon in those early years confirmed her decision to make a career out of educating young minds. I too remember Mr. Solomon as a gracious and strong leader. I know they are re-acquainting this...

Deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Solomon. I had the honor of working under Leo for many years, as well as given the task of one of the school districts overseers of the building,opening and operating of the Leo Solomon educational complex. Mr.solimon was a true gentleman, great mentor as well as family friend for many many years. He will never be forgotten.

My sincere condolences to the Solomon Family. My husband Phil and Leo shared many years of friendship and Phil and I thought the world of him. Leo will be remembered as an honest, honorable and kind man. Roz Walsh

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Prayers and blessings to you and your family