Orlando "Orie" Lash

 Center Township - left this world to be with his parents, brothers, sisters, relations and friends on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Born in Ambridge on March 4, 1930, he was the son of immigrants Pietro and Alfonsina (Lagroterria) Loschiavo. Orie was a 1948 graduate of Ambridge High School where he participated in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was a graduate of Juniata College where he played football and basketball and he received his postgraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He also studied at Geneva College and the University of South Florida. Orlando spent his career as an educator and administrator for the Aliquippa School District and spent many years as the offensive coordinator for the Quips. Orlando was proud to serve in the US Army during the Korean War. He loved to play golf, go to the gym, and was very proud of his Italian Heritage. In addition to his parents, Orie was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Rafael, Victor, Ralph and Rudy, and his sisters, Concetta and Josephine. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dawn (Beeson) Lash; his children, Anthony (Karin) Lash, Adam (Tracy) Lash, and Suzanne (Frank) McKenzie; and his grandchildren, Katherine, Samantha, Angeline, and Stefan Lash. He was very proud of his family. He loved his family. Friend's will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in The Kasper Chapel of Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A funeral Service will be held Thursday 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Beaver Cemetery.