Hope S. Goodman

1969 - 2025

Hope S. Goodman, 55, of Rimersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Clarion Hospital.

Born November 18, 1969 in Butler, she was the daughter of Robert J. and Zelma (Barger) King.

Hope was a member of the Baker Street Church of God and the Rimersburg Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary.

She enjoyed scrapbooking and was devoted to maintaining her late husband's grave and keeping his memory alive.

Hope will be remembered for being the best mother and GiGi to her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with them and they will miss her dearly.

Her memory will be cherished by her son, Arthur D. Goodman Jr. and wife, Samantha, of Sligo; daughter, Shelly Murphy and husband, Brent, of Rimersburg; grandchildren, Madison Creel and husband, Tison, Lucas Murphy, Augusta Murphy, Seth Murphy, Arthur Goodman III, Nevaeh Goodman, Oliver Goodman; great-grandchild, Ophelia Creel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hope is also survived by her brother, Roy King and wife, Peach, of Callensburg; and sisters, Sharon Richmond of Clintonville, Lisa Huffman and husband, Barry, of North Carolina, and Cheryl McKee and husband, John III, of Altoona.

Hope was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life husband, Arthur D. Goodman Sr. whom she married on June 10, 1988, and who passed away on October 16, 2021; a granddaughter, Trinity Bonnie; and her sister, Vickie Pentz.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, located at 758 Main Street in Rimersburg.

Additional visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the funeral home, with the Rev. John A. Milliron officiating.

To send a condolence to Hope's family, visit www.bauerfuneral.com.