Frank Vollero Jr.

Frank Vollero, Jr., beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, Teacher, and Friend quietly departed this life on November 24, 2022 at the age of 86 selfless years. He is survived by his beloved wife Darla (Bardelcik), and children Michael, David, and Darcy. He leaves behind his five grandchildren Michael, Angela, Rachel, Kayla, and Sarah, great-grandbaby Adalia, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Delores Vollero and sister Carol Holcomb. Frank was a long time Educator, working as an Elementary Teacher and Principal, and subsequently district-wide Administrator in the Penn Hills School District for over 35 years. He developed and ran many educational and recreational programs for adults and children, as well as special programs for children. Frank was the recipient of many awards of appreciation for services to children and adults locally and state-wide, including acknowledgements from the Special Olympics and Boys Scouts of America. He was chosen Penn Hills Educator of the Year in 1984, and served as President of the Pennsylvania State Parent-Teachers Association. After retirement from the public schools Frank served as a Student Teacher Advisor for the Pennsylvania State University. He really enjoyed this return from "administrating" to working with students and sharing what he'd learned about education with the next generation of teachers. Frank was a long time member in good standing of the Oakmont Lodge of the B.P.O. Elks where, among other things, he chaired the drug prevention program and the scholarship committee, served as a trustee, and was honored as Elk of the Year, 1995-96. Many people will remember him from his steadfast attendance to the weekly bingo sessions, or as the "victim" in the annual Murder Mystery Plays presented by the Elks Players. Frank also served for six years in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, and always had a job as a youth, be it delivering newspapers or walking the ponies around the track at Highland Park. He was a good Friend and Neighbor of many people throughout his blessed life, and as of the last few years really liked to go to the Rivers Casino. Frank truly cared about people and the betterment of life for all children. But his greatest love was his family. And he was ours. He will be sorely missed. We have lost a great man. A celebration of Frank's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Professional services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com.

Frank Vollero Jr.

May 15, 1936 - November 24, 2022