Edith Esther Goodwin

P. Dean Homer Funeral Home J. Jeffrey Homer, Supervisor 1 Grovedale Lane Wyalusing, Pennsylvania 18853 Tel 570 746-1444 Fax 570 928-8116 Email pdh@epix.net OBITUARY Edith Esther Sick Goodwin, age 75, of Forkston, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2012, after a valiant battle with cancer. Edith was born at home in Lovelton, PA, on June 23, 1936, the first child of the late Robert Henry and Dorothy Potter Sick. She graduated from the Wyalusing Valley High School in the class of 1954. In 1955, she married Perle Goodwin and they raised their two children, Dan and Janice, on the family farm. Edith worked at various jobs outside of the home, most recently retiring in 2002 from the P&G Credit Union after 17 years of service. While there she was in charge of the Credit Union's Tyler Hospital branch office. Edith was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and co-worker; her kindness and giving spirit was felt by everyone she met. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, playing cards, and especially spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren particularly brought her great joy. She was also an active member of the Forkston United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she served in many capacities, including as Treasurer, choir member, and officer for the United Methodist Women. Surviving: Son: Daniel (Cindy) Goodwin Wilmot Twp, PA Daughter: Janice (James) Copp Wilmot Twp, PA Brother: Norman Sick Falls Church, VA Sisters: Joyce Roland Edgewood, MD Connie (Thomas) Bliss Wilmot Twp, PA Grandchildren: Shay Goodwin Wyalusing, PA Chantel (Patrick) Newell Homets Ferry, PA William Copp Wilmot Twp, PA Keon Copp Wilmot Twp, PA Great grandchildren: Elaina Goodwin Homets Ferry, PA Izaiah Newell Homets Ferry, PA and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Edith was predeceased by her parents, Robert in 1983 and Dorothy in 2003; and her brother-in-law, Ron Roland, in 2009. Edith's family will meet friends on Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA, and at the Forkston United Methodist Church on Monday from 2 P.M. until the time of the Funeral Service. A Funeral Service celebrating Edith's life will be held on Monday, February 27, at 3:00 P.M. at the Forkston United Methodist Church, Forkston, PA, with Pastor Jean Swett officiating. Interment will be in the Forkston Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorials honoring Edith can be made to the Forkston United Methodist Church, c/o Monica Denison, 5603 Farr Hollow Rd., Forkston Twp., PA 18629-7018. To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to www.homerfuneralhome.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edith Esther Goodwin, please visit our flower store.