Joseph M. Soltis
April 14, 1950 ~ May 5, 2012
Born in:
pittsburgh, PA
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
Joseph M. Soltis, 62, of Meadville, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 5, at Meadville Medical Center.
He was born April 14, 1950, in Pittsburgh. Joe married “his gentle breeze” Maria on June 25, 1982.
Joe was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church. A 1968 graduate of North Catholic High School and a 1972 graduate of Penn State with a B.S. in botany. He was a proud father of four beautiful daughters.
Joe’s love of social interactions led him to a 30 plus year career in sales. He enjoyed working for Nannicola, Inc. for the later part of his career.
Survivors include daughter Christina Karns of Meadville and her husband Benjamin, along with three grandchildren, Tyler, Cadence and Ian; Sue Soltis of Hermitage; Veronica Hall of Centerville and her husband David; Megan Soltis of Saegertown and a grand-daughter, Sarah Ann; Sister, Patricia Walsh of Pittsburgh and her husband Patrick; sister, Delores Litke of Meadville, twin sister Helen Chappell of Colorado and her husband Larry; sister Louise Meleshenko of Pittsburgh and her husband Alex; in addition to several nieces, nephews, and life-long friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen; his wife, Maria; and a grandson, Joey.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday, May 8th from 2pm - 4pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral service will be held that evening at 7:00pm at the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Custer of Saegertown United Methodist Church, officatiing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Transitional Care Unit at Meadville Medical Center.
Please take a moment to share a condolence or memory with the family on Joseph's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chesnut St., Meadville.
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Megan and family, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I remember when Joe would come into work to see Maria, and it was very evident the love the two of them shared. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a wonderful man. Rest assured he has been reunited with his ‘gentle breeze’ Maria. Love you Megan. My sympathies.
To Joe and Maria’s Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Though I didn’t know your Dad, I knew he had to be a special person because of the love your Mom had for him. With the passing of my husband I had hoped to reconnect with my friend (M&M) and to meet your Dad, but it’s not to be… I think of your Mom often.., and will always keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Crystal (TC)
I am deeply saddened by the news of Joey’s passing. I am so sorry that we cousins – all of us – have not kept better contact with each other. Too few of us have recently begun communicating. Because of that, I am able to tell you children of Joey and Maria that I will pray for them both. Be strong and keep in touch with each other.
Megen and Family,Our Deepest Sympathy,From The Employees of Dollar General
girls i am so sorry for your loss,i always liked joe , every time i saw him he always had a smile and always had time to talk to me he will be missed
Dear Megan and Family,
Please know my thoughts are with you. I will miss his visits when he needed notary services. Sincere sympathy, Mary Lou of T & R Notary
Joe and I met at Penn State in 1968. Joe came to my wedding in 1970 in State College, PA and we stayed in touch ever since. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. I loved Joe and Maria. Joe died on the same day this year as my younger brother. My last visits to Meadville were in October of 2009 before Maria passed away, and then the following year in October of 2010. I’ve got a few great photos from a 1990 visit with all 4 daughters.