MARCHE SONDRA SOLOMON She had a generous heart and kindness for everyone. That's how family and friends remember Sondra Joy Solomon Marche, of Monongahela, who died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at age 71. Sondra was born November 6, 1946, to the late George F. and Mary Namie Solomon, the eldest of their seven children. A graduate of Monongahela High School class of 1964, Sondra also achieved a teaching degree from California State College, now known as California University of Pennsylvania. She taught elementary art and was a substitute teacher in the Ringgold and other area school districts for many years. Sondra enjoyed painting, drawing, sewing, quilting, crafts and baking. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church in Monessen until it closed in May 2017. Sondra was a unique, giving person who often put the needs of others first. It was typical to find her cleaning a friend's house, styling their hair, shopping for a homebound person, or taking food to someone in need. She saw the good in everyone - a quality that endeared her to many. Despite her own advancing illness, Sondra served as a devoted caregiver for her ailing mother, Mary Solomon Acton, who died July 18, 2017. Her family will be forever grateful. Sondra is survived by her husband, Larry Marche of Monongahela; siblings, Cynthia Solomon of Las Vegas, Michael (Victor Rottner) Solomon of New York City, Thomas (Rosemary) Solomon of Lake Worth, FL, David (Marilyn) Solomon of Forest Hills, George Solomon of Los Angeles and Mary Kay Borowski of Monongahela. Her nephews and nieces are Christopher (Macrina Xavier) Solomon, Michael (Greg Lutz) Solomon, Megan (Ryan) Phillips, Thomas Solomon, George Solomon, Rachel Borowski; and great-niece, Elise Xavier-Solomon. Additionally, she is survived by her husband Larry's sons, Larry (Linda) Marche, Jr. and their children, Joe Backus, Natalie, Ben and Noel Marche, John Marche and David Marche; and many cousins and friends. Sondra was previously married to the late Dennis Berty. In addition to her parents, Sondra was preceded in death by her stepfather, Joseph F. Acton. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017, in the FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main Street, Monongahela. Trisagion services will begin in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. in the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 508 High Street, Monongahela, with the Rev. Fred Pfeil as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery. Trisagion services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening in the funeral home. Because of Sondra's love for art, her family is establishing an arts scholarship in her name. In her final weeks of life, Sondra was aware of her family's intentions and pleased that Ringgold High School students will benefit from this opportunity. Contributions may be sent to the Solomon family c/o the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb