Mary Cavanaugh Soltis, age 82 of Shelton, the widow of Edward Soltis passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2010 in her home. Mrs. Soltis, a retired Electrical Technician for Phillips Medical was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Mary (Gershey) Cavanaugh and has been a long time area resident. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Donna Howard and her husband Timothy of West Haven, Stewart (Shawn) Paskiewich and his companion Anna Capasso of Stratford, Dawn Hansen and her husband Mark of Shelton, Thomas Cavanaugh of Stratford, and her great feline companion Maxie. In addition to her husband and parents she was pre-deceased by her brother Thomas Cavanaugh, sister Delores Paskiewich and her nephew Master Sgt. Jack Scripp. Mary's family would like to thank the entire staff of Home Instead, for their love and gentle care and especially Jo Anne Hannan. Friends may greet her family on Thursday July 15th from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Mary's memory to the Salvation Army 30 Elm Street Bridgeport, CT 06604