Olga Urich

1921 - 2018

Olga (Kopek) Urich 1921 - 2018
LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Olga (Kopek) Urich, age 96, a longtime Little Falls resident, passed away on Tuesday evening January 9, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Olga was born December 18, 1921 in Little Falls, NY, daughter to parents, Maksym and Anna (Belniew) Kopek. Olga graduated from Little Falls High School in 1940. Upon graduation, she worked for Felt Shoe Factory in Little Falls. Later, she worked for The Montgomery Ward catalog office in Little Falls and lastly, as a library aid in the Little Falls High School.
Olga had an older brother, John Kopek, who predeceased her and an older sister, Catherine Merena, who also predeceased her. Olga was married to Henry Urich, in 1942, at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. They had three children, Robert Urich (deceased) and wife, Norine (deceased) of Greenville, SC, Patricia Andrews and husband, Richard, Murrells Inlet, SC and Richard Urich and wife, Brenda, Ft Myers, FL. Henry died in 1994.
Olga resided in Little Falls for most of her life. She and her sister lived together, later in life, and later still, Olga moved to Rockton Plaza in Little Falls. She made many friends and enjoyed her time at Rockton Plaza. Olga was very proud of her grandchildren and especially loved playing with her great-grandchildren. Olga spent eight winters with her daughter and son-in-law in Charleston and then Murrells Inlet playing games and just loving her great-grandchildren. She was always amazed how smart her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were and no matter where she lived, had countless pictures to share with her friends. Her last two years of life, she lived at Myrtle Beach Estates close to her daughter and family. She made many new friends there and was active in many activities.
Olga was a member of St. Nicolas Ukrainian Catholic Church and later, Holy Family Parish. Her grandchildren are: Lynne Curtis and husband, John, Michael Andrews, Marcus Andrews and wife, Erin, Meghan Malone and husband, Brian, Brian Urich, Jonathan Urich, Jeffrey Urich and wife, Alicia, Cary Urich and wife, Krista, Scott Urich and wife, Courtney; great-grandchildren: Kaitlin Curtis, Lauren Curtis, Benjamin Malone, Matthew Malone, Jack Malone, Morgan Andrews, Natalia Urich, Peyton Urich, Madison Urich, Andrew Urich, Katelyn Urich, Allison Urich, William Urich, Jay Urich and Anna Urich.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM at The Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, Little Falls, NY, with Deacon Joseph DeLorenzo officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer. Calling hours at the funeral home are prior to the service on Tuesday from 10 until 11 AM.
Donations, in memory of Olga, may be considered to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.
Her funeral arrangements are with Harry and Kevin Enea and Martin Ciaccia, Funeral Directors (315) 823-2424.
Online notes of sympathy may be delivered by visiting www.eneafamily.com.