Olga Cook

Olga (Midock) Cook, 81, of Chester, Maryland, and formerly of Hyattsville, Maryland for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, surrounded by her loving children at Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton, Maryland. She was born September 21, 1944, in Delancey (Adrian), Pennsylvania. She married Vernon C. Cook on September 24, 1963, in Elizabeth City, NC where they eloped. They then moved to Norfolk, Virginia where Vernon was stationed and deployed on many sea missions with the US Navy. They started their family in Norfolk, VA where Clark and Kim were born. They were then transferred to the naval station in Bermuda, and daughter Wendi was born to make their family complete. They moved to Hyattsville, MD in 1973 and she spent 50 years there making a beautiful home and raising her children. Her home was always welcoming and full of love and food. They owned the home until 2023, when she moved to Kent Island to be around her children. Her husband, Vernon passed away November of 2022, after 59 years of marriage. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Nick and Mary Midock, and her 7 brothers and sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, whom she cherished and loved deeply. She is also survived by her two sister in laws by marriage, Peggy Albright and Carol Cook. She was the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren, Aaron (Rikki), Ashley (Rachel) Cook, James, Tyler (Jordan) Wiser, Zachary (Alex) Megan, Staff Sergeant Ryan Richardson of the USAF, Molly (Sean) Richardson and Jennifer (Jimmy) Kristina (Richie) and Dougie Dick, Nick, Zack and Delaney Sprouse Three great grand children, Lillian Hysell, Jojo and AJ Cook, and expecting her 4th great grandchild, Rowan, in April. She had a beautiful, giving soul, and always wanted everything for others and nothing in return. She made sure everyone felt loved and special. God truly received an angel. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 106 Shamrock Road, Chester, Maryland 21619. A Funeral will be held at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 1861 Harbor Drive, Chester, Maryland 21619 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 am. Immediately after the Catholic Mass on Tuesday there will be a light lunch at the Kent Island Methodist Church all are welcome to attend.

Olga Cook

September 21, 1944 - February 17, 2026