Kenneth W. Solliday , 53, Girardville lost his battle to cancer on Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill South, Pottsville.

Born in Quakertown he was a son of the late Harold and Pearl (Hillegas) Solliday. He was employed as a mechanic and belonged to the Palmer, Democratic and Republican clubs in Easton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Harold Solliday.

Ken is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary Blakley Solliday, Girardville; two daughters: Carolyn Solliday, Girardville and Cathleen Solliday, Ashland; 3 brothers: Terry and wife Sarah Solliday, Freemansburg, Richard and wife Dawn Solliday, Nazareth and William Solliday, Girardville; 2 step-sons: John Marion, Easton and Rue Marion, Washington, NJ; 2 step-daughters: Ella Maguino and Naomi Marion, both of Easton. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.