Search by Name

Search by Name

Annie Olah Obituary

Annie Roth Olah CHESAPEAKE - Annie Roth Olah, 89, of the 1100 block of Johnstown Road, Chesapeake, went to meet her Lord and Savior Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. She was a woman of great faith who gave unlimited love and willingly sacrificed for her family. Born Dec. 24, 1919, in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine Roth. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, George Olah; a daughter, Theresa O. Lane; two grandsons, John C. Olah and Stanley Martin Olah Jr.; a great-grandson, Christopher J. Olah Jr.; her identical twin, Julia Galo; a sister, Helen Pearce; brothers, Andrew Roth, Rudolph Roth, Stephen Roth, John Roth, Joseph Roth and Anthony Roth. Survivors include seven sons, George T. Olah and wife Mary Lou of Ontario, Canada, Charles J. Olah and wife Joyce, Michael W. Olah and wife Kathy, Timothy D. Olah and wife Julie of Chesapeake, Frank D. Olah and wife Susan of Rustburg, Va., Stanley M. Olah and wife Emmy of Shipman, Va., and Philip F. Olah of Virginia Beach; four daughters, Judy O. Hendrix and husband Jim of Concord, N.C., Gloria O. Cooley and husband Dennis, Nancy O. Mantooth and husband Harold, and Mary O. Davenport and husband Frank, all of Chesapeake; a son-in-law, Donald E. Lane of Chesapeake; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Vincek and husband Eddie of Chesapeake; two special people who were like her children, Will Rogers and wife Sheila of Leigh High Acres, Fla., who is also a twin and shared the same birthday as Mrs. Olah and Susie Olah of Virginia Beach. She is also survived by her friend and special caregiver, Virginia Duncan of Virginia Beach. Mrs. Olah's children cannot thank her enough for her love and tender care given to both of their parents these past six years. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Unity Free Will Baptist Church, 360 E. Hickory Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Earl Sutton will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A- Wish Foundation, 406 Oakmears Crescent, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 405 South Parliament Drive, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Friends are also invited to sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.omanfh. com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Annie Olah

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

Mark, Jammie, Brittany, Cassie & Olivia Brown

November 14, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Grandma Annie will be deeply missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Eddie Davenport

November 13, 2009

Gloria and family,
As you and you family move thru this dark time know in your heart that your mom and dad are now together again and at peace.
eddie

Susan Giles

November 12, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Raina Mullen

November 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Annie Olah's name

Memorial Events
for Annie Olah

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Annie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Annie Olah's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more