Bollinger

James C. Bollinger, “Jim,” “Jethro,” 74, of Clintonville, passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Jim was born July 3, 1952, in Duquesne. He was the son of the late Charles and Amelia Gigliotti Bollinger.

Jim received his education from the school of hard knocks. Jim had to quit high school to take care of his mother and he started driving truck at the local steel mills at age 15, because the mills did not require a driver’s license, to help support his family.

He was married to Catherine “Cassy” Torsney on Sept. 25, 1976, she survives.

Jim drove truck his whole life, starting in the steel mills to most recently driving for McClymonds Trucking. He drove bus for the Grove City School District as well. After retiring from trucking, he was a parts driver for Hovis Auto Supply.

Jim was a character to say the least! He always had a joke to share that always made you laugh! He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan; he loved to throw everyone out of the house except Cass to watch the games so he could yell at the TV in peace! He was blessed with his tight group of buddies he acquired after years of driving truck and looked forward to seeing them.

Jim’s true loves where those grandkids and great-grandbabies! He was no stranger for donating countless hours to the Clintonville community. He served on council and the water authority for many years as well as the Clintonville Memorial Committee, getting a new flagpole and flag placed in town. Jim’s proudest moment while serving the community was when he was appointed mayor!

Loved ones to cherish Jim’s memory are his wife, Cassy Bollinger; son, Anthony L. Tollari; grandchildren, Kaylee, Casey, Anthony, Jordan and Shelly; great-grandchildren, Aubery, Declan, Irelynn, Riley, Ellie, Avery, Aiden and Addison; his sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Katavich and her husband, Tom, and Pat Hoffman and her husband, Dave.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jamie Boyer; and sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Bert Hutsenpiller.

BOLLINGER — The family of James C. Bollinger, who died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, will welcome friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Union Presbyterian Church, 409 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will take place at 4 p.m. following the visitation. The Rev. Mark Frailey, from the church, will be officiating.

Burial will take place at Clintonville Methodist Cemetery.

LARRY E. MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, Clintonville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.