Edward "Yabo" Solomon

Edward “Yabo” Solomon, 86 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Washington Hospital.

He was born on August 12, 1930 in Canonsburg to Kattas and Nijme Moses Solomon who preceded him in death.

On December 7, 1957 he married Helen Merigo who passed away on April 21, 1997.

Mr. Solomon was a lifelong member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church where he served faithfully as a deacon and ministered to many shut-ins of the church over the years.

He also proudly served for three years in the United States Army Airborne during the 1950’s. Mr. Solomon was a member of the NRA.

He retired from the RCA plant in Meadowlands and then worked as a custodian in the Canon-McMillan School District.

He was a proud member of the Canonsburg Historical Society.

Mr. Solomon is survived by a beloved daughter Beth Marie Matheny (James), of West Palm Beach, FL  a sister Rebecca S. Gladden of McDonald, two grandsons Austin and Christopher Matheny, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Michael Solomon, a nephew Michael Solomon and two nieces Estelle Porter and Mary Solomon.

Friends are welcome from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Everyone please meet at church. Interment will be privately held at Forest Lawn Gardens in McMurray.

Memorial contributions may be made to Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church or Wounded Warriors.