Obituary for Mason Charles Solomon
Mason Charles Solomon, 62, of Clearfield, passed away Wednesday August 29. 2012 at the Clearfield Hospital.
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Born November 25, 1949 in Patton, PA, he was the son of Milton and Mary Ann (Zumovitch) Solomon. Mr. Solomon was a school teacher, having first taught 4th grade at the Bradford Township Elementary School for 23 years and was head teacher there and then moved to the Clearfield Middle School where he taught 5th grade for 19 years retiring in June of 2012.
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He was a 1967 graduate of Clearfield Area High School; he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and received his Master Degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He was a Disabled U S Army Veteran of the Vietnam War having received a Purple Heart for being wounded in action.
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He was a member of Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield, a life member of the American Federation of Veterans, and a former member of the Clearfield Knights of Columbus Council 409 and former member of the Clearfield B.P.O.E. Lodge 540.
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On September 20, 1969 at Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield, he wed the former Joanne Elizabeth Ettaro who survives along with two children: Reverend Marc J. Solomon of St. Mary of Grace R.C.C. Meadville, PA, and Renee C. Billotte and her husband Keith S. of Clearfield.
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Also surviving are 2 grandsons Ian and Luke Billotte of Clearfield, a sister and 3 brothers. Mona Carney and husband Lloyd, Myron Solomon and his wife Gail, his twin Marvin E. Solomon and his wife Doris, and Manly Solomon and his wife Julie all of Delaware.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Mead Solomon, and a nephew Brian Carney.
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A public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church 306 Walnut Street Curwensville, PA 16833 on Tuesday September 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Marc J. Solomon as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Park Avenue Clearfield, PA 16830.
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There will be no public visitation. Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
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The family suggests contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund 212 South Front Street Clearfield, PAÂ 16830.
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Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
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The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born November 25, 1949 in Patton, PA, he was the son of Milton and Mary Ann (Zumovitch) Solomon. Mr. Solomon was a school teacher, having first taught 4th grade at the Bradford Township Elementary School for 23 years and was head teacher there and then moved to the Clearfield Middle School where he taught 5th grade for 19 years retiring in June of 2012.
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He was a 1967 graduate of Clearfield Area High School; he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and received his Master Degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He was a Disabled U S Army Veteran of the Vietnam War having received a Purple Heart for being wounded in action.
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He was a member of Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield, a life member of the American Federation of Veterans, and a former member of the Clearfield Knights of Columbus Council 409 and former member of the Clearfield B.P.O.E. Lodge 540.
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On September 20, 1969 at Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield, he wed the former Joanne Elizabeth Ettaro who survives along with two children: Reverend Marc J. Solomon of St. Mary of Grace R.C.C. Meadville, PA, and Renee C. Billotte and her husband Keith S. of Clearfield.
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Also surviving are 2 grandsons Ian and Luke Billotte of Clearfield, a sister and 3 brothers. Mona Carney and husband Lloyd, Myron Solomon and his wife Gail, his twin Marvin E. Solomon and his wife Doris, and Manly Solomon and his wife Julie all of Delaware.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Mead Solomon, and a nephew Brian Carney.
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A public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church 306 Walnut Street Curwensville, PA 16833 on Tuesday September 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Marc J. Solomon as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Park Avenue Clearfield, PA 16830.
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There will be no public visitation. Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
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The family suggests contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund 212 South Front Street Clearfield, PAÂ 16830.
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Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
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The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.
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