James R. Orsag Sr.

January 14, 1939 - October 21, 2017

James R. Orsag Sr., 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, in Heritage Valley Beaver. Born January 14, 1939, in Aliquippa, a son of the late Andrew and Margaret Masonskey Orsag, he was a retired high school teacher with the Rochester Area School District and was a former Rochester basketball coach. A graduate of Aliquippa High School, he received his B.S. degree in Education from Edinboro College, and his master’s degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a former Rochester Twp. Commissioner and Rochester School Board Director. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Norma M. Montini Orsag; a son, James R. Orsag Jr.; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Janel Orsag, Pasadena, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Frank, George, John, William, Harry and Robert Orsag Sr., and two sisters, Margaret Manasterski and Shirley Orsag. Jim’s wishes were to be cremated. The family welcomes friends to visit with them on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. in the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester. The Rev. Gregory S. Clagg will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made, if desired, to the Rochester Library, 252 Adams St., Rochester, PA 15074.