CLARIDON TWP. – Peter G. “Sonny” Sholtz Jr., age 84, of Claridon Township, died Dec. 25, 2019, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
Born May 22, 1935, in Uniontown, Pa., to Peter G. Sr. and Margaret “Katie” (nee Kalafut) Sholtz, he has been an Ohio resident for more than 60 years.
Sonny enjoyed playing poker, auctions, flea markets, yard work, gardening and hunting. He was a conductor/yard master for Conrail Rail Road for 40 years, retiring 25 years ago.
He was an active member of Aerie Eagles #2261, VFW #6519, Moose Lodge #490 and Slovenian Home of Cleveland.
Sonny proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include his children, Dolores (Scott) Brauer, of South Carolina, Peter J. (Linda) Sholtz, of Wickliffe, and Nick (Jayne) Sholtz, of Painesville; grandchildren, Erika (Josh) Burkett, Alexis and Jacob Sholtz, and Jennifer Plummer; and great-grandchildren, Evan and Benjamin Burkett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann (nee Dixon); and siblings, Katherine and Richard.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, from 2-5 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Funeral service will be Monday, Dec. 30, at 10 a.m., at Burr Funeral Home, followed by burial at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
The family suggests donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
