BORN
1929
DIED
2018
JOHN GODA Obituary
Age 89, of Cabot, passed away on July 4, 2018 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. Born January 29, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of John and Elizabeth Tupta Goda. John served in the US Army in Korea. He had worked at AT&T and Bell Telephone as a Supervisor, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Zion U.M. Church in Sarver and was an avid golfer and also enjoyed bowling. Surviving are his wife, Rose Ellen "Roe" Goda, whom he married February 15, 1958; three sons, John M. (Amy) Goda of Bradenton, FL, Matthew E. Goda of Kailua, Oahu, HI and Stephen A. (Tammy) Goda of Pittsburgh, PA; two sisters, Margaret Ellenberger of Pittsburgh, Sylvia Goda of Pittsburgh; and eight grandchildren, Mackenzie, Kyle, Collin, Carson, Madison, Caleb (Sarah), Hannah and Lenya. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Michael Goda. Friends will be received on Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 2-6 p.m. at FOX FUNERAL HOME, INC., Saxonburg, PA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion U.M. Church with Rev. Robert H. Wilson officiating. Everyone is to meet at the church. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Zion U.M. Church Building Fund. foxfuneralhomeinc.com
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Jessica Patterson (Hartle)
July 10, 2018
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Roe and the family. Mr. Goda holds a very special place in my heart. I will never forget the love and kindness he showed me during my childhood. As a young girl, he would oftentimes keep me company. He willingly watched ALF and ate m&m's with me while our families planned ministry retreats. He had such a wonderful way of making me feel very special. I always looked at forward to our time together. I am so thankful for the time I had with him. May the comfort of God be with his family and may we all be able to find a way to look forward to seeing him again in heaven. With love and prayers. ❤Jessica
July 7, 2018
Dear John: Please accept my sympathies. - Jeff Pollock, Esq. (Sq. Hill)
July 6, 2018
We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of welcoming back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
Emma Lee and David Hartle
July 6, 2018
So very good memories of you, John. Always a delight to be with and your willingness to "babysit" my Jessica and watch Alf with her will always be remembered. Hugs and comfort to Roe and the "boys".
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July 6, 2018
May OUR Heavenly Father who sees your pain of hearts tears give you the needed strength to endure during this most difficult time. Psalms22:19.
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