Truman Charles Clough
Born September 12, 1937, died peacefully on August 15, 2021. He was the son of Truman and Edythe Clough, both deceased, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. His brother Roger and sister Florence have also passed away this past year. Truman served in the Navy and was a graduate of Purdue University. He was an avid sports fan that included the Bills, Bengals, and the Reds. He especially loved playing golf with his sons David, Andrew, and Evan, as well as his many close friends. Most importantly he loved God and had been active in the Lutheran church. Truman is survived by David, Richard, Andrew, and Evan, his daughter-in-law, two grandsons Max and Adam, as well as four great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.
Visitation will take place in Zion Lutheran church, 11609 Frankstown Road Penn Hills, PA 15235 on Tuesday August 24, from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10 a.m.
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.
Teresa (Ciorra) Giarnelli
96 years young, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully in her sleep with loved ones by her side on Friday, August 6, 2021. Daughter of the late Giuesippi and Adeline Ciorra; wife of the late Armand Giarnelli; mother of Gene (Eleanor) Giarnelli, Pat Morefield, and the late Dennis (surviving Mary “Dolly”) Giarnelli; grandmother of Donna (Kevin) Cassidy, Anthony (Adrienne) Giarnelli, Leslie (Tim) Bartlebaugh, Brittany (Tom) Cushing, and Natalie (Dan) Tyner; great-grandmother of Patrick, Zachary, Noelle, Caris, McKenzie, and Dennis; proceeded in death by her 6 brothers and sisters.
Teresa loved her family and whether you just stopped by or it was a holiday, Teresa had to feed you. She was an amazing cook and passed many recipes down to her family. You could tell Teresa was baking when you pulled in the driveway and those wonderful smells hit you; from Easter bread to anise cookies and biscotti. We will miss those smells especially at Christmas. Teresa was the life of the party. To know her was to love her. This big crazy family has memories that will live in our hearts forever. Teresa loved to travel. She always had her bags packed and was ready to go. Teresa also loved bingo, the casino, and playing cards. She was an amazing seamstress and made or altered anything you asked for. Teresa spent many years volunteering at the Penn Hills Senior Center and Saint Gerard’s Fish Fry. Teresa was a 50-year member of Ladies Lodge of the Spigno Saturnia Italo American Society. Teresa will be loved and missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018 or to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family is requiring that everyone please wear a mask. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Church at 10:30 a.m. Live streaming of the mass will also be available.
Chester W. Bulkoski, Jr.
Of Penn Hills passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Charlotte “Mitzi”; father of Brenda (Reid) Wolfe and Chester, III (Lori) Bulkoski; grandfather of Luke John and Carter Andrew Bulkoski.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Arbor Day Foundation Gift Planning 211 N 12th St. Lincoln, NE 68508, or on their website.
Richard A. Daum
Age 74, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. Beloved Husband of the late Dorothy (Baker) Daum; father of Cynthia (Greg) Pofi and Michelle (Michael) Forringer; grandfather of Jacob and Noah Pofi, and Bria and Tara Parks. Richard is a proud retired postal worker and US Army veteran that served in the Vietnam War. He will be deeply missed by his dog Nick. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Southwestern Veterans Center at www.dmva.pa.gov. Service and interment private. Burial will be in William Penn Cemetery.