Deep Run Valley Sports Association and Pennridge School District communities are mourning the death of a junior athletic student who passed away tragically. Lillian Strzelski was found dead unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2024.
According to reports, the 12-year-old died from an apparent suicide in Perkasie borough, PA. Community members have described Lillian as a resilient female who possesses high energy and is a great teammate. “She was a standout player for her enthusiasm, aggressiveness, and good attitude. I even made it a point to go out of my way to give her positive feedback about her pitching and overall gameplay as the opposing team’s coach. She just had a spark that everyone could see. Her loss so deeply saddens me and I send my condolences to her family,” a concerned resident wrote.
Deep Run Valley Sports Association: It’s with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our members, a 12U softball player and a sixth grader at Pennridge South Middle School, who died on Sunday.
On behalf of Deep Run Valley Sports Association and the Executive Board, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to Lillian’s family and friends during this difficult time and our deepest sympathies to her coaches and teammates affected by this tragic loss.
Sincerely, The Deep Run Executive Board
The 6th grader was a talented player, a wonderful teammate, and a sweetheart on and off the field. Lilian was a student of the Pennridge South Middle School in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. “It’s with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our members, a 12U softball player and a sixth grader at Pennridge South Middle School, who died on Sunday.
On behalf of Deep Run Valley Sports Association and the Executive Board, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to Lillian’s family and friends during this difficult time and our deepest sympathies to her coaches and teammates affected by this tragic loss.”
The school says resources will be available at the district for anyone affected by the death. Encourage anyone battling depression to call 988.
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