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R. Gooderham Obituary
GOODERHAM
R. KEVIN
Age 63, passed away peacefully, in his home, on October 1, 2002 with his family by his side. Born October 11, 1939 in Patton, PA, he was the son of the late Gerald and Mildred (Smith) Gooderham. He was a graduate of Patton High School and Altoona School of Commerce. He was the President of Vopak, retiring in 2001 with 38 years of service. Mr. Gooderham was an active member and past Lector at St. Thomas A Becket of Pleasant Hills. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, past member and President of the Thomas Jefferson School Board. He was a committee member and past General Chairperson for the Chemical Associate of Pittsburgh. He was a member of Oakmont Country Club and Edgewood Country Club serving on the Board at Edgewood. Mr. Gooderham was an avid golfer and skier. In addition to his parents, a brother Gerald Gooderham preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Sandra J. (Forsythe) Gooderham whom he married April 22, 1961, two children Jeffrey P. Gooderham and his wife Christine of Upper St. Clair, Leslie A. Zovko and her husband Robert Zovko Jr. of Jefferson, PA, four grandchildren Jeffrey P. Gooderham Jr., Brooke A. Gooderham, Brian S. Zovko and Alexis M. Zovko, a brother Richard Gooderham of Holidaysburg, numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Thursday at St. Thomas A Becket Church with Fr. Robert Seeman officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorials may be sent to Forbes Hospice Homecare, 6655 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Jane Dimpel
October 5, 2002
Dear Sandy, Leslie and Jeff,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. "G" was my boss and my friend for many years, and my family and I have many great memories of him. I hope it helps to know that he is in a much better place where there is no more pain, fear or sorrow. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Love,
Jane, Jerry, Jay & Jessica Dimpel
Toni McNamara
October 2, 2002
Sandy, Leslie and Jeff,
You have my deepest sympathy. Kevin was such a sweet person. In the days when our children were growing up and we interacted, Kevin was one of my favorite people. He was alwlays upbeat and so friendly with always a smile on his face. Kevin has gone home. May the good Lord give you the strength to accept your loss.
Lori Stricklin-Bodnar
October 2, 2002
Dear Mrs. Gooderham and Family,
Please know that my heartfelt sympathy is with all of you. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gooderham quite a few years back, when my Mom Beverly Stricklin worked for Mr. Gooderham. Mom says this was the best Boss she ever had. I was sorry to hear the news of his passing. I want you to know that you are all in my prayers. Please except my sincere sympathy for your loss. I will remember him in my prayers along with all of you.
God Bless
Lori Stricklin Bodnar and family
Sandi, Tom, and Tracey Szmuc
October 2, 2002
Der Mrs. Gooderham and family. Kevin was a wonderful person who was always the life of the party. He will be sadly missed by all of us and we will never forget all the kindness he extended to our family through the years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. The Tom Szmuc family.(Univar)
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Ken Slaney
October 2, 2002
Leslie and the Zovko Family,
I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing. May you get comfort from your faith, family and friends during this time.
Sincerely, Ken, Tina and the Slaney Family
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