Jeanne Gooding

Claudia J. “Jeanne” Gooding, 78, Syracuse, passed away peacefully at 9:08 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at her home. She was born on Feb. 21, 1942, in Somerset, Penn. to Claude and Helen (Duke) Baker.

She grew up in Marion and graduated from Marion High School. She was married on Jan. 21, 1983, in Las Vegas, Nev. to Edwin L. “Ed” Gooding who survives. She retired from Anaconda Wire & Cable in Marion, as a quality control inspector for more than 20 years. She moved to Syracuse 12 years ago and wintered for many years in Hawaii.

She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Syracuse and the Moose Lodge in Marion. If you asked her about her age, she was forever 39.

She is survived by her husband: Ed Gooding of Syracuse; daughter: Mindy (Bruce) Bowman of Westfield; three step-daughters: Linda (Randy) Stahly of Cromwell, Becky (Denny) Smith of Fairmount, and Sandy Elofson of Amboy; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a loving dog companion, Cody.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562 or Premier Hospice, 10315 Dawson’s Creek Blvd., Suite J, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. To send condolences to the family of Claudia Gooding, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com