Donald N. Goodling, 59, of Dauphin passed away at home of natural causes. Don was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 4, 1961 to the late Goldie & Norman Goodling. He graduated from Central Dauphin East High School and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister Violet and a brother Raymond. Don is survived by his sister Iris (Ray) Collard and sister-in-law Pam Goodling. Also surviving are 19 nieces, nephews, grands & greats.
As a young adult, Don’s hobbies were creating board games, drawing cartoon characters and writing stories. Throughout his life he was a big sports fan, especially Phillies baseball in the summer, and New York Jets football in the fall, along with any & all college football games.
Over the years Don enjoyed his jobs: delivery driver for Rent-A-Tux, mailroom clerk for Polyclinic Hospital and maintenance janitor at the PA State Museum. In recent years he was a devoted caregiver for his mother.
Donald attended Stone Glen Church of God. Pastor Don Price of the church will lead a graveside service in Middletown Cemetery, Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:30 AM. Any gifts in memory of Donald can be made to Stone Glen Church of God, 1030 Stony Creek Road, Dauphin, PA 17018.
Matinchek Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 260 East Main Street, Middletown, PA has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekfuneralhome.com