| Graduation Year | Class of 1941 |
| Date of Passing | Nov 16, 2008 |
| About | Jerome J. Goodman, 85, of Zanesville, died at noon Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born April 2, 1923, in Zanesville, a son of the late Abraham and Cecelia Rubin Goodman. Jerome was a third generation owner/operator and bookkeeper of Goodman Steel for 61 years. He received his degree in accounting from Miami University of Ohio. He was a member of the Beth Abraham Synagogue, Elks Club and Zanesville Country Club. His curiosity about the world led to his many travels and he played the northern most and southern most golf courses. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Annette Glick Goodman of the home, whom he married July 11, 1948; a daughter, Janice (Kurt) Downing of Dublin; two sons, Edward N. (Lenette) Goodman of Derwood, Md., and Henry M. (Beverly) Goodman of Zanesville; five grandchildren, Andrea (Keith) Weber, Sherry (Mike) McGrath, Alicia (Jason) Luckey, Abe J. (Amy) Goodman and Jacklyn Downing; four great-grandchildren, Max Weber, Isaac Luckey, Anthony Weber and Eli McGrath. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor White. Calling hours will begin at 11 a.m. with funeral services at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 18, 2008, at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave. Rabbi Jeffrey Elson will officiate and burial will follow in Beth Abraham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beth Abraham Synagogue, 1740 Blue Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, 43701. To send a note of condolence to the family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com. His proudest achievement in life was his family, whose legacy will continue to live on for years to come. |
