The Penn-Trafford community is mourning the death of one of its high school football coaches. The Trib reports that 41-year-old TJ Detruf, the assistant freshman coach at Penn Trafford, died Saturday at his home in Hempfield. Detruf previously coached at Jeannette, where he played quarterback. The Penn-Trafford Football Boosters are collecting donations to support Detruf’s family. Officials are asking people to keep TJ’s wife and daughter in their thoughts.

PENN-TRAFFORD COMMUNITY MOURNS DEATH OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH
Jul 28, 2025 | 8:30 AM
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