PHILIP D. BOLLMAN, JR.
March 19, 1938 - August 15, 2025
PHILIP D. BOLLMAN, JR. Obituary
BOLLMAN, JR.
PHILIP D.
Of Venetia, PA, passed away peacefully, on Friday, August 15, 2025. Phil was born in Bath PA, on March 19, 1938. He was the son of Philip D. Bollman and Loretta McFetridge Bollman. Phil's childhood was all about sports; he played baseball and football at Northampton High School. His skills in baseball earned him a full scholarship to Lafayette College, where he graduated in 1960 with a business degree.
Phil had three passions; the first and most important to him was his family. He loved being with his three kids, their spouses, his nine grandchildren and his nine great-grandchildren. He rarely missed a game, event or recital for any of his children or grandchildren. He was the most enthusiastic sideline spectator, cheering on his family.
But his greatest family love was for his wife of 67 years, Bernice Hilberg Bollman of Northampton, PA. Phil and Bernice were high school sweethearts and married when he was in college. She was truly the love of his life.
His second passion was for the business he founded in 1980, Chemco Systems, L.P. He cared deeply for his employees and provided extra support and aid for anyone who needed it. He led the company until 2023 when he sold it to 3 grandsons.
His third passion was for sports; he followed and cheered on the Steelers and Pirates religiously since moving to Pittsburgh in 1966. He became a fan of Pitt sports, especially basketball and women's volleyball. He loved hunting, and he played baseball, softball, paddle tennis and golf during his life. He was scuba diving into his 70s.
He was a religious man; church and faith meant a great deal to him and he gave generously to many deserving causes.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Bollman; his children, Wendy (Mark) Kennedy, Susan (Phil) Duvall, James (Jennifer) Bollman; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Louise Bollman Kinter from Northampton, PA. Burial will be private and a Memorial Service is planned for 11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, August 19, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to in memory of Phil Bollman to Brother's Brother Foundation 1200 Galveston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or through this link https://support.brothersbrother.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1680&1680.donation=form1&set.DonationLevel=2182&set.Value=undefined&s_defaultMonthly=false&s_src=donation_form2 Please add or view tributes at:
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BOLLMAN, JR.
PHILIP D.
Of Venetia, PA, passed away peacefully, on Friday, August 15, 2025. Phil was born in Bath PA, on March 19, 1938. He was the son of Philip D. Bollman and Loretta McFetridge Bollman. Phil's childhood was all about sports; he played baseball and football at Northampton High School. His skills in basebal
Published on August 18, 2025
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