Obituary of Olga Hooley

Olga Fetsko Hooley, 80, of Bellefonte, passed from this life on November 6, 2014. She was born August 7, 1934 in Central City, PA and raised in New York City, NY, daughter of the late George and Mary Fetsko. On June 26, 1959, she married Francis E. Hooley of Renovo, PA. Olga was a 1956 graduate of Lock Haven University, where she majored in elementary education. She was a lifelong educator and knew she wanted to teach by the 4th grade. She began her career in Seaford Long Island and after marrying and having a family, she worked 18 years for Bald Eagle Area School District, retiring in 1992. Olga was a talented water color artist and shared her art with family and friends. She had broad interests and was previously active with the Penn State Ladies Golf League, Penn State University Women's Club, Bellefonte Art Museum, Centre County Office of Elections, and various local charities. Olga enjoyed gardening and was an exceptional cook who exposed her children at an early age to cuisines from other cultures. She was affectionately known as Beba and Baba by her ten grandchildren, whom she shared her love of cooking, baking and fishing. Olga is survived by her husband Francis and five children: Thomas (Elena) Hooley, Suzanne Hooley, Stephen (Julie) Hooley, Catherine (Rob) Baker and Margaret (Marc) McMullin, along with grandchildren: Connor Hooley, Collin Hooley, Megan Hooley, Keenan Hooley, Molly Hooley, Julia Krawczyk, Stephen Krawczyk, Andy Krawczyk, Erica Hooley, and Christopher Hooley. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Fetsko, sister, Mary Fetsko, and grandson, Grady McMullin. Her sister Martha Fetsko survives. Olga was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Bellefonte. Arrangements are being handled through Koch Funeral Home in State College with private services held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lock Haven University Foundation, 10 Susquehanna Avenue, Lock Haven, PA 17745 in memory of Olga Hooley.