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25th Masonic District of Ohio

The "Terrific" 25th Masonic District of Ohio represents Lodges located in Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, Portage, and Trumbull counties.

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Brother George D. Porter former member C.F. Clapp Lodge 655
demitted to Nashville TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - George Darwin Porter passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has resided since 2018. Previously, he lived in Naperville, Illinois, for 34 years, and prior to that, he was a resident of Warren for 13 years.

Born in Dayton, Pa., on July 25, 1937, Porter graduated from Dayton High School in 1955. He then attended Robert Morris University School, majoring in accountancy and business administration. Next, he served three years in the U.S. Army, data processing unit, and was promoted to sergeant before being honorably discharged.

Porter was a designated certified computing professional by the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals. A career in data processing, sales and then management ensued. Porter sold 80-column cards, magnetic tape and computer supplies for Pryor Corporation while living in Warren. In 1981, Porter relocated his family to Naperville after being promoted to vice president of sales for Pryor; he was later named its president and chief operating officer.

In the early 1990s, his career transitioned to public service, beginning with a four-year term as a Naperville Township Trustee. He ran and was elected to serve as the supervisor of Naperville Township in 1993. He was re-elected in 1997, 2001 and 2005, serving four consecutive terms.

Porter played a key role in regional planning as a member of the Implementation Team for the DuPage Area Transit Plan and as a contributor to the Pace Suburban Bus Service Citizens Advisory Board. He was recognized in 2003 by the DuPage Center for Independent Living for outstanding commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act and he received the "Ramp-Arts" Award from the City of Naperville mayor's advisory commission on persons with disabilities.

In 2004, the National Association of Towns and Townships presented Porter with the Grassroots Government Leadership Award and he also received a Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, Robert Morris University.

Upon retirement in 2009, Porter was recognized for an extensive career in public service by the 96th General Assembly of the State of Illinois.

While in Warren, Porter was active in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Shiners and the Scottish Rite. He was a Mason for 56 years, initiated, passed and raised initially through the Carroll F. Clapp Lodge No. 655 in Warren, Ohio, in 1969.

Porter is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, George, Faye (Chip McGee), Joseph (Shane Gibbons), and David; and three granddaughters, Sophia, Ava and Lillian.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings; his granddaughter, Olivia; and many extended family members, friends and colleagues.

The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home, in Nashville, with a service and a celebration of life on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, also at the funeral home.

Final interment will be in the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, also in Nashville.

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Brother Thomas J. Soltis Cortland 529

Cortland – Thomas J. “Tom” Soltis Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland.

Tom was born on August 18, 1944, in Conneaut, OH, a son of the late Albert and Mary (Narducci) Soltis.

He was a graduate of Conneaut High School and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from General Motors after 33 years of service. He was the Chief of Police in Johnston, Ohio and worked part-time for numerous police departments in Trumbull County. He was a member of the American Legion Post 506 in Kinsman, Cortland Mason Lodge, Cortland FOP Lodge, and Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Patrick Church in Kinsman. Tom was also a 4th Degree Brother Knights of Columbus Charity Council 5063 in Kinsman, and active in Council 819 Bishop McFadden Assembly.

He also enjoyed golfing and watching game shows.

Tom will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Del Slusher Soltis; daughter, Melody Coleman of Michigan; daughter in law, Tiffany Littell Soltis of Warren, OH; grandchildren, Victoria Soltis of Bloomfield, Tyler Littell and Paige Soltis of Warren, Allen Coleman of California, and Aiden Coleman of Memphis, TN; sister, Ann (Richard) Morgan; sister in law Barb Soltis; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas J. Soltis Jr, who passed away on December 12, 2025, and brother, Richard Soltis Sr.

Family and friends may visit from 2-4:00PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Lane Funeral Homes, Shafer Winans Chapel at 164 N. High St. in Cortland.

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"Terrific" 25TH Masonic District

of the Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio

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