Kennett lost one of its biggest cheerleaders yesterday. Former Mayor Sol Astrachan died at the age of 92. The long time business owner of James Kahn’s on the Square served as mayor from 1963 to 1971. A Korean War veteran, Astrachan was the featured speaker in 2020 at the VFW/American Legion sponsored Memorial Day service.
He said then he had lived the American dream, remembering coming to this country as a nine year old boy.
Funeral services have yet to be announced for Mr. Astrachan, with McDaniel Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.