David P. Goodman, 82, of Denver PA, passed away Wednesday July 10, 2019 at Ephrata Hospital. He was the husband of A. Barbara (Hart) Goodman. Born January 12, 1937 in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy Grace (Englehart) Goodman.
He graduated from Shillington High School and worked as a maintenance machinist for The Reading Railroad and Carpenter Steel for 23 years and 15 years respectively. Along with his wife, David is survived by son Ronald L. Goodman; husband of Susan Goodman of Carlisle, son Gary R. Goodman; husband of Freda Goodman of Springdale Arkansas and daughter Carol A. Fletcher; wife of Keith Fletcher of West Lawn. He is also survived by six grandchildren, one great grandchild and a sister; Lynn Klinikowski, wife of Richard Klinikowski.
David's interests included helping family and friends achieve their dreams and was fond of hunting, target shooting, working on old cars, recycling, and scouring flea markets for old abandoned items that he could refurbish to like new with his vast and varied skills. He loved tinkering with anything mechanical and was an avid builder throughout his life. He enjoyed the challenge of making things better than the way he found them.
A memorial service will be held in Bean Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3825 Penn Avenue Sinking Spring, Monday July 15, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. Reverend Sandra Gideon will officiate. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations to www.stopafib.org would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
Service
Sinking Spring
3825 Penn Avenue
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Monday, July 15, 2019
3:30 AM - 4:30 AM