Birth date: Dec 30, 1922 Death date: Dec 6, 2025
Virginia B. (née Black) Goodell passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 102. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank H. Goodell, daughter of Isaac Ray and Verda (Pierce) Black, and devoted mother to Keith (Ann Read Obituary
She has always remained a part of younger memories. I had her in highschool. She had us write a autobiography. If I ever needed to talk she was available. Later I had her as a volunteer while in maternity ward with my third child. She will be remembered. Prayers for family
Seeing myself as a liberated female that wanted to be a career woman, I hated the Home Ec class we were forced to take in Middle School (6th Grade I believe), and anything that screamed house wife or secretary. So when I got to High School, I steered clear of any Home Economics classes. But Mrs. Goodell was still A Force to be Reckoned With if you were walking down any hall near her classroom, and acting up, and you should be terrified if you were violating the dress code in any way (e.g., skirts too short).
A good while back, I had the pleasure of touring her lovely home at the Mantua Xmas tour. Her granddaughter Lisa & my niece Andrea were good friends, so we shared a few stories. I told her about my teenage opinions on Home Ec, but even though I was a career woman, I was now an absolute fan of Martha Stewart, I had a small garden, I watched a lot of cooking shows and cooked most of our meals, and although I still had no sewing skills, I was addicted to Project Runway.
Needless to say, she was amused, because she too was all of those things and a business woman to boot!
Her memory is a blessing.
Laurel Kroack (nee Cole), Class of 77
Miss Virginia was a sweet and caring person. She will be missed byall who knew her. David and Patti Gauch
Virginia's hugs will always be what I remember most. And her ability to remember every name and face that she saw.
She will absolutely be missed but her memory will continue on for generations to come.
My condolences to the Goodell family. I love you all.
Donna Panetta (Kuyon) and family
A beautiful woman who is now with her beloved husband Frank. They are a special couple who will be remembered in reverence.
she made the best maple butter, later renamed maple spread. we would buy some when we would visit from Massachusetts.
