James J. Agich, 85

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH – James J. Agich, of Calcutta, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Valley Oaks Care Center following a lengthy illness. He was 85.

Born in Aliquippa, August 2, 1938, he was a son of the late Charles "Chuck" and Mary Mikovich Agich. Jim graduated from Aliquippa High School where he was a member of the football team. He continued his education at Geneva College and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education. He played football for the Tornados and was recognized as one of its top 50 players of all time. While attending college, Jim worked part-time at J&L Steel. He was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved his dogs.

He began his teaching career in 1965 with the Beaver Local School District. He taught history, driver's education, and was the OWE Coordinator. His love of athletics continued and he coached football for many years and also served as the Athletic Director. In addition, he was a member of the NEA and was a past president of the Beaver Local Education Association. Jim retired from Beaver Local after 30 years of service.

He is survived by his sister, Margaret Faltenovich and her husband, John, of Aliquippa, and a brother, Dr. George J. Agich of Austin, Texas, a stepdaughter, Sandy Walgate and her husband, Robert, a stepson, Mike Linville, two grandsons, Rob Walgate and his wife, Rachel, and Jake Walgate and his wife, Karolynn, as well as four great-grandchildren, RJ, Rosalyn, Kendall, and Jordan, along with two nephews, Charles Faltenovich and Nicholas Agich.

Fr. Leo Wehrlin will conduct a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Parish at 11:00 a.m. November 29th. Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home. Immediately following the service, family and friends will gather at the Dawson Family Center for fellowship. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Aliquippa.

Memorial tributes may take the form of contributions in care of Holy Trinity Parish, 235 West 5th Street, East Liverpool, or Beaver Local Athletics, 46090 Bell School Road, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920.