Debra E. "Gooderham" Hayes
Debra E. "Gooderham" Hayes
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Born December 15, 1953 in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Wilber B. and Esther May (Derk) Gooderham. She was married to Rodney Hayes for over 30 years until his passing on February 18, 2013.
Deb was a graduate of Shamokin Area High School, and she worked as the town clerk in Shelburne, New Hampshire. She was a former member of Berlin Seventh-day Adventist Church in New Hampshire. Her and her husband were very involved in the local community serving as a 4-H leader.
She enjoyed reading, needlework, quilting, and sewing in her free time.
Deb is survived by her three sisters: Diane Knorr, Linda Dent and her husband Dennis, and Judith Gooderham; one niece: Kate Elizabeth Knorr; and a great-niece: Anne Elizabeth Neely.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown. To share a memory or condolence for the family please visit www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com
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Butch Roadarmel
January 27, 2026
Deborah ( Deb), you were missed. I wish we spoke more than we did. I know you are with your husband and God. Rest peacefully.
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