Obituaries
Leonard Solodky, 91
Leonard Solodky, 91, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Moravian Manor. He was born on July 14, 1918 in Philadelphia to the late Max and Ida (Lotman) Solodky.
Leonard lived at Country Meadows the past three years.
He was in the clothing manufacturing business and a partner of the Atlas Company in Ephrata with his brothers. The Atlas Overall Company was originally founded in Philadelphia by Leonard’s father, Max, and the company celebrated a 100th anniversary.
Leonard was a Veteran of WWII with the US Army. His activity during WWII included the Reconnaissance Company, 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 84th Infantry Division, 1st Army, European Theatre of Operations and Staff Sergeant. He also was a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge and member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge South Central Pennsylvania Chapter.
Leonard was a member of Temple Beth El. He was a lifetime member of the B’nai B’rith International and Temple Beth El’s Mens Club.
Leonard was a member of Media Heights Golf Club, American Legion Ephrata Post #0249, Lancaster Jewish Community Center, and served as Past Chairman of March of Dimes. He was a former member of the Lancaster Elks Lodge #134.
He was an avid golfer, Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. He also enjoyed playing baseball and football growing up.
Leonard is survived by his former wife, Vera (Salomon) Solodky of Lancaster, longtime friend and companion, Shirley Reider, of Ephrata, a daughter, Marilyn S. Goldman Reichenthal, wife of Jay, of Lititz, five grandchildren, Carrie, Eric, Kimberly, Ian, and Richard, four great grandchildren, Jordan, Benjamin, Noah, and Kelly, many nieces, nephews, and friends from Ephrata and the Country Meadows Community. He was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Joel Solodky (2004) of Lancaster, three brothers, Morris, Milton, and Leon Solodky, three sisters, Bertha Kane, Muriel Gottlieb, and Sylvia Nelson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 11:30 am at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543 with Rabbi Stephan O. Parnes officiating. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home from 11am-11:30am prior to the service. Interment will take place in Beth El Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. The Meal of Consolation will follow the interment at Temple Beth El. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Leonard’s memory may be made to Temple Beth El 1836 Rohrerstown Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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Leonard was a good friend and will be sadly missed by all his friends at table 11 at Country Meadows.
Bob Bloom
I was so saddened to hear from my son Eric Goldman about the passing of Leonard yesterday. Leonard had been my father-in-law for 20 years ,and, in fact, was the only father-in-law I have ever had. He always had an easy-going way about him, was quiet most of the time, but when he had a point to make,he certainly knew how to make it. He was a great father-in-law on many levels…. mostly because he never gave you a hard time or made anything seem uncomfortable. I admired this easy-going way about him and still strive to achieve that even today. I left the baseball talks to him and Eric, but we both enjoyed movies and often talked about them… His passing has left a void in the world, the last of the Solodky brothers( & sisters), really the end of a Lancaster dynasty. I know he will be remembered in the mind and heart of all of us who had the fortune to know him.
With love,
Peter M. Goldman, M.D.
from Beverly Hills, California
Dear Marilyn,
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your father through an e-mail I just received from our 1965 class "representative", Phyllis.What a full and inspiring life of service he led. Though we have not seen each other since graduation in 1965 (has it really been 45 years?!), I still have fond memories of you and your brother, Stan. I did not realize that Stan passed away in 2004 until I read this online obituary. I always admired Stan’s grit and determination and am sorry that you had to deal with his passing as well.In case you wonder who is writing, I was Ann Stanley,married since 1972 to Ray A.Snyder and living in Spring Grove Pa.. We’ve raised two sons, one of whom lives in San Francisco and one closer in Hanover Pa.. Again, my condolences for your loss,
Ann Stanley Snyder
