John William Goodison

John William Goodison

John Goodison Obituary

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John William Goodison, 76, of Schaefferstown, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the VA Medical Center.
He was born on June 25, 1946 to the late John A. and Sara A. Goodison in Reading, PA. 
John graduated from Eastern Lebanon County High School in 1964 and York Junior College in York, PA. He also attended Penn State University. John enlisted in the Army in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War as a Sergeant Court Reporter in Saigon. He was a retiree of Bayer Corporation in Myerstown and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Robesonia. He worked and served on the committees at the Schaefferstown Firemen's Carnival and also with Historic Schaefferstown. John enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking and loved attending his children's/grandchildren's sporting and musical events. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. 
John is survived by his wife Joanna M. Goodison; children Janell Brandt and spouse Darran, Janeen Blose and spouse Michael, John Goodison and spouse Morgan; grandchildren Dawson, Landon, Connor, Sara, Hayden, Brayden, Rachel and Leah; sister Mona Good and spouse David; and brother Thomas Goodison.
Viewing will be held from 10-11:00AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 108 Robeson Street, Robesonia on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 at the church. Interment will be for immediate family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 108 S. Robeson Street, Robesonia, PA 19551.
  

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Christman's Funeral Home, Inc. - Lebanon

226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042

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June 3, 2025

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Brenda Bomberger

June 3, 2025

We will always keep you in hearts. We have wonderful memories of our shared family events--especially Rehoboth. See you on the other side, dear brother. Brenda

Esther and Larry Noll

June 19, 2023

Our deepest sympathy and prayers!

Esther Noll

June 18, 2023

You have our deepest sympathy and prayers! Sooo sorry for your loss!!

Diana Hartman. Klopp

June 10, 2023

He was always so kind to me. May he Rest In Peace

Brenda Bomberger

June 9, 2023

How wonderful to know John has already enjoyed heaven for almost two days!! No more little sips of water--full-blown living water from Jesus now. Yes, he shall be missed greatly. Our trips to Rehoboth will never be the same--Joanna and I walking many feet ahead, while Jim and John (deep in conversation), sauntered many feet behind. We all loved the shore. Who needs the boardwalk when one can be walking streets of gold! Farewell, my dear brother. Till we meet again. Love, Brenda Bomberger

Paul and Laurite Vranesic

June 9, 2023

John will be remembered as always coming to our family functions and bringing his touch by baking some cake or treat to share! He would sit back and enjoy all of our conversations and games! He will be sorely missed! We will see you again in heaven! Love, Paul and Laurite

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