Olga M. Hallett

Olga M. Hallett
formerly of Binghamton
Olga M. Hallett passed away peacefully on July 31, 2008 in San Jose, California, at 89. She was predeceased by her husband, George Hallett. Olga is survived by her children and their spouses, Kathleen and Stephen Winzer, and James Hallett and Margaret O'Connell. Her grandchildren, Jocelyn Chek, Kevin Winzer, and Lauren Hallett, were a great source of joy and pride to her. Born in Brumanna, Lebanon, on July 20, 1919, Olga was the youngest of five siblings. She met and married George in Lebanon in 1946, and they emigrated to the United States in 1947 after a brief period in England. As her children grew, Olga became a professional beautician and opened her own business. She loved interacting with people and she enjoyed working with her many regular customers. Olga was particularly creative in cooking, knitting, and similar handicrafts, which she shared gladly. Entertaining family and friends brought her great satisfaction, and her generous hospitality and wry wit will be very much missed. Olga relocated to San Jose in late 2003 to be closer to her children.
She will be laid to rest near her father, Mourad Risk, at Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City. A memorial service will be held at the Boulevard United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Blvd., Binghamton, on September 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Ave., San Jose, Calif. 95124.