Scott Allen Hollinger
Age 63, passed away after a courageous 2.5-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He passed surrounded by his loving wife of 37 years Kathleen (Phillips) Hollinger and daughters Lindsay (Chris) Litterini and Nicole (Ryan) Omecene. The only son of the late Lucy and Theodore Hollinger, Scott was a proud Pop Pop to two granddaughters, Aubrey Lynn and Claire Scott Omecene. Scott is survived by Sisters Pamela (James) Curcio, Lori (Robert) Massaro, Mary Beth (Scott) Higgins, Aunt and Godmother Bernice (Ken) Eicheldinger, Aunts Theresa Lasher and Dorothy Murray, Nieces and Nephews Michael (Julia) Curcio, Janine Curcio (Josh Sherer), Samantha, Alex and Mathew Higgins, and Lucia and Sophia Massaro. He also leaves behind many other relatives and longtime friends who loved him.
Scott was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Church (Holy Family Parish), Verona and a graduate of Riverview High School in Oakmont. He earned an Accounting degree from Marietta College, where he was a four-year letterman catcher on the baseball team, and was employed as the controller at Conco Services LLC for 40 years.
Scott and Kathy met after a Pitt Football game, went on their first date to a Penguins game and were then season ticket holders for nearly 40 years, a pastime they enjoyed with their daughters and dear friends. He was an avid golfer and member of Edgewood Country Club and the former Churchill Valley Country Club.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family suggests that memorials be made to the ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter, team “Scooters Bunch” (416 Lincoln Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15209). Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, August 16, 2021 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until the time of the blessing service at 8 p.m. The family is requiring that everyone wear a mask. A private interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery and celebration of life will be held at a future date.