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Donald Goodling Obituary

DOVER Donald D. Goodling, 62, died Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Lebanon V.A. Hospital. He was the husband of Audrey B. (Erdman) McKinsey Goodling, to whom he would have been married 23 years in December, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2012, at the Geiple Funeral Home, Inc. 53 Main St., Glen Rock, with the Rev. Ron Druck officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. A viewing will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Donald was born on November 7, 1949, in York, a son of the late George W. Goodling and Alverta B. (Haynes) Goodling Henry. He was employed as a dock worker and truck driver at Consolidated Freightways for 13 years and prior to that he was a machinist at AMP Inc. and a mechanic and supervisor for Harley Davidson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion Post 403, Glen Rock, a lifetime member of the York Archers, and a member of the Advent Lutheran Church, York. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed flounder fishing at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge, and visiting the Assateague Light House. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind three daughters, Crystal L. Glusco and her husband, Andy of York, Stacy L. Bainbridge and her husband, Tony of York Haven, and Michelle L. McKinsey of Dover; six grandchildren, Paul Glusco, II, Becca Glusco, Sierra Ludwig, Jaiden Bainbridge, Bryce Bainbridge, and Skyler Morris; two sisters, Eileen Druck and her husband, Ron of New Bridgeville, and Kay Vannoy and her husband, Ronnie of Brogue; and a brother, Randy Goodling and his wife, Dee of York Haven. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Gordon Henry. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Chincoteague Natural History Association for the Assateague Lighthouse Restoration Fund, 8231 Beach Road, P.O. Box 917, Chincoteague, VA 23336 By the request of the family, please dress casually and/or wear camouflage to the viewing and service. It is also asked that you bring fishing lures that will be donated to the Izaak Walton League, Dallastown.

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Published by York Daily Record on Aug. 18, 2012.

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Jeff Rohrbaugh

August 20, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Tom & Tracy Moore

August 20, 2012

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sonja Smith

August 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers for the Goodling family.Donnie was a loving man and always had a smile on his face.May he be in Heaven looking down upon us.So many wonderful memories with a full life lived.God Bless you.

August 19, 2012

Our thoughts are with the entire family. He is in the best hands now. Love, Carol & Greg Fox - friends of E & Ron

Kevin Williams

August 19, 2012

Donnie made our house a home. He worked on our custom music, scholarship studio. He built our front porch. We had time to visit, drink coffee, stand on the deck and look into the woods. He loved the woods-but you all know that. He was talented and a hard worker. When Tina was in a car accident, he was right there for us. He gave without expect for return. We both loved him dearly.
Kevin Williams
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Pamela Ruppert-Synoski

August 18, 2012

Audrey, May love, peace and happiness touch your heart during this difficult time. Donnie is at peace and will forever be smiling. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.

Gayle (Harvison) McMichael

August 18, 2012

Audrey and family.
I hope that you are doing well and I want to exspress my sympathy. He was a good man and he will be missed. I know that God will watch over you and family during this time of greif. I love you Audrey.

Barbara Damms

August 18, 2012

To The Goodling Family,So sorry for the loss of a brother,husband,father,grandfather - he will be missed but he is in no more pain.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tracy Henry-Stofflet

August 18, 2012

Eileen, Though we have never met Donnie, your (and his) mother was married to my Uncle, Gordon. I was so honored you included me in Donnie's updates - I felt like I traveled the journey with you. Please know thoughts and prayers from Arizona are being sent your way to your entire family.

August 18, 2012

Crystal and Family,
So sorry to hear of your father's death. Our prayers are with you all. If you need anything, please call.
Love,
The Askey Family

joe whipp

August 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michelle Reever

August 18, 2012

Audrey and family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Donnie was a wonderful man. He will surely be missed! Prayers for you all! May God comfort you and keep you safe in this time of sorrow. Love yas!

Michelle Reever

Patti Strine

August 18, 2012

Please take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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