James Arthur Soler

James Arthur Soler, 89, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at Indiana Hospital.

Born in Tunnelton on August 24, 1933, Jim was the son of the late Adelino and Sophie (Straka) Soler.

A 1951 graduate of Saltsburg High School, Jim worked as a mechanic for 25 years for Beckwith Machinery until his retirement in 1998. Jim proudly served our country in the United States Army.  In his free time, Mr. Soler loved to spend time gardening and used his machining abilities to make different tools.

Left to cherish Jim’s memory is his wife of 57 years, Donna L. (Weik) Soler, whom he married on June 26, 1965; two sisters, Dolores Chovanec of Blairsville; Janet Good of Seattle, WA; sister-in-law, Patty Soler of Blairsville and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Humphreys and brother, John Soler.

Friends will be received on Thursday March 30, 2023 from 6-8 PM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, 49 N Walnut St., Blairsville. A funeral service will be held on Friday March 31, 2023 at 11 AM at the funeral home with Pastor John Buchmann officiating. Burial will follow at Edgewood Cemetery in Saltsburg with full military honors provided by the Blairsville Military Service Group.