Gregory H. Soles, 65, of Penn Twp. Passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Lititz on Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was born in Landstuhl, Germany to the late Hugh Earl and Sally (Haines) Soles. Greg shared 42 years of marriage with his wife Rosemary "Rose" T. (La Via) Soles.

A graduate of Franklin Regional Senior High School, Murrysville, PA, Greg earned a bachelor's in political science and minored in education from Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, PA. He worked as a key account manager in new product development for Darwin Perennials, a division of Ball Horticultural Company, based in Chicago. Greg's work took him throughout the U.S. looking for new perennials in trial gardens and production nurseries. He was also a consultant to these nurseries in order to aid them in the production of their crops.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. Cherished times were family vacations to Sandbridge Beach, VA. Greg had a tremendous love of family, was always positive, happy, smiling and teaching. You always knew where he stood on issues. Greg was hardworking and a great provider.

Greg was an avid golfer, playing Overlook, Iron Valley and many other courses. He enjoyed bicycling and exercising at the Lititz Rec. He was a parishioner at St. James Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife Rose, Greg is survived by their three children, Stephanie, wife of Mark Fitzgerald of Landisville, Elizabeth, wife of William Ziegler, II of Lancaster and Jon Soles, husband of Katherine of Morgantown; five grandchildren, Avery and Liam Fitzgerald, Will Ziegler and Bennett and Harry Soles; and his brothers Jerry Soles, husband of Margaret of Delmont, PA and Harry Clayton Soles of Export, PA.

Greg's family will greet friends from 10-11 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM with Rev. James O'Blaney, C.Ss.R. as Celebrant, on Friday, May 18, 2018, at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, PA, 17543. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rock Steady Boxing Lancaster, 76 James St., Leola, PA 17540.