Herbert Solomon Obituary (1932 - 2024)

Herbert Solomon, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024. After graduating from Bexley High School in 1950, Herb studied pharmacy at The Ohio State University. He was member of the Rho Pi Phi pharmacy fraternity and ROTC. After graduating pharmacy school, he served with the Army. He was stationed at Fort Skelly in Regensburg, Germany from 1955-1957. After being honorably discharged, Herb returned to Columbus to raise his family. A hardworking entrepreneur, he founded his first drugstore, Star Drugs, at the corner of Parsons and Oak. He went on to establish Mediplex, a company that operated drugstores within physicians' buildings. He remained connected to Ohio State as a lifetime supporter of the Pharmacy Alumni Society. He was also a longtime member of Congregation Agudas Achim. His hobbies included reading, listening to classical music, gardening, and traveling. Herb was a very kind and compassionate man who was devoted to his family and friends. He enjoyed taking family vacations and traveling the world with his wife, Charlene. Together, they visited seventeen different countries. He will be remembered for his positive attitude and great sense of humor. Herb was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Charlene Solomon; sons, David and Jay Solomon; parents, Jacob and Mildred Solomon. Survived by his daughter, Michele (Steve) Gurevitz; granddaughters, Nina and Julia Gurevitz; sister, Marilyn Solomon. Funeral services will be held graveside at 1:30 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024 at New Agudas Achim Cemetery, 2565 Performance Way. The family will receive visitors at Kensington Place, 1001 Parkview Blvd., following the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Herbert's memory may be made to The Ohio State College of Pharmacy at 614-292-2141 or at www.pharmacy.osu.edu/giving; or to Agudas Achim at www.congregationagudasachim.org/donations.