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Rev. Thomas Soltis, (retired Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Parma) age 94; beloved husband of the late Carolyn (nee Trinklein), dear father of Greg Soltis and Gretchen Soltis (Ray Zepernick), much loved grandfather of Walter Buczak (Kristi) nd step grandfather of Cassidy and Jordan Zepernick, great grandfather of Walter, Carter and Asher; brother of the late Helen Heintzelman and Margaret Joy, uncle and great uncle of many. Passed away February 13, 2026. All services will be private for the family with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Twp., PA. A celebration of life service for Pastor Soltis will be announced by the family. Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6220 Broadview Rd. Parma, OH. 44134.
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