Mahala Ann Thoele, 94, of Boalsburg, PA., passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Mahala was born on July 6, 1929 in Saint Paul, MN., the daughter of Ann Schrankler and Walter E. Perlt. On August 13, 1949 Mahala married Howard William Thoele. They were happily married for fifty years.

Mahala and Howard met as they both attended the University of Minnesota. Early in their marriage they moved to State College, PA; then to Brattleboro, VT, and returned full circle to Penn State where Howard worked in the College of Agriculture. This time began their love affair with PennState football, friends and tailgating. Mahala endeared herself to all with her gracious entertaining, fun personality and culinary delights which she shared with all.

In 1967 the family took advantage of a two year opportunity to go to Argentina through a PSU grant. Here Mahala yet again befriended and delighted the Argentine community with her kindness and generosity. She was the ultimate ambassador!

Mahala's days were filled with friends. She loved playing cards and games, and loved to plan trips. She traveled all over the world with friends and family; from the Rose Bowl to Machu Picchu to Italy and Australia and all parts in between!

Mahala's enduring legacy is her love of family; her unending optimism and faith in the goodness of all people. She was generous with her heart and home. Over the years many international students and friends became part of the family and found a home within the Thoele household.

Mahala is survived by two daughters, Carol Thoele Williams and her spouse Richard C. Williams of Amelia Island, FL., and Janet Thoele Zuckerman and her husband Gary W. Zuckerman of Boalsburg. She has three grandchildren, Robyn Michelle Assenzo, Dr. Hans Thoele Zuckerman and Allison Michelle Little. Additionally, Mahala has six great grandchildren: Isabella Corinne Assenzo and Olivia Rose Assenzo, Calvin Thoele Zuckerman and Mahala Elizabeth Little, Blakely Rose Little and Brady O'Shay Little.  Mahala has maintained a loving relationship as matriarch of her nieces and nephews in Saint Paul, MN. and has always kept them close to her heart.

Visitation for Mahala will be at the Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to thank the wonderful, caring nursing staff at Foxdale Village. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Foxdale Village Training and Tuition Fund 500 East Maryland St. State College, PA 16801. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com