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James Sola Obituary

James Gustav “Whitey” Sola, 67, West Reading, left this life on Sept. 19 due to a battle with cancer.

He resided with his fiancee, Jane.

Born in Lancaster on April 6, 1939, he was a son of the late Olavi Gustav and Elizabeth A. (Lewis) Sola.

He worked in the car industry.

Jim is survived by seven sons: James C. Sola, Michael T. Sola, Keith P. Sola, Eric G. Sola, Nathanial J. Sola, Joshua D. Sola and Jerimiah J. Sola; and four daughters: Wendy L. Crecilius, Becky Bryan, Kristan A. Nunneville and Brianna Sola,

Other survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Brighton, and a brother, Michael L. Sola.

There also are 21 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata. Final commendation and farewell will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. A visitation will be held Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church prior to the mass.

Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata, is in charge of arrangements. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, visit www.stradlingfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Sep. 22, 2006.

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Rochelle Belville ( Ganster )

September 25, 2006

Eric, I'm so sorry to hear about your father, Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. I'm sure you never expected to read this from someone so long ago, I hope you are doing well dispite the cercumstances,and know that I think of you often. Please feel free to contact me anytime to talk, even if its just to say hi.

Korin Hurley

September 25, 2006

Keith, Eric, Jim, And Mike I am so sorry. I was your stepsister for awhile, but my thoughts often run to you. Your Dad was a very nice man. please take care, and if you ever want to email it is included. Again I am very sorry, take care.

Crystal Pinter

September 25, 2006

To Keith and Family, I send my thoughts and prayers, deepest sympathy to all.... I am a friend of your step-sister Korin Yeager from back in the 80's.... My name is Crystal (Moyer) We still think of you and now alot more....Please feel free to contact me at e-mail address below.... Would love to hear from you again! Take care and God Bless....

Connie Kline

September 22, 2006

Josh, your family has my deepest sympathies, and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I used to live up the street from you in Adamstown way back when, and I remember your dad, he was a great guy.

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