Donna Ruth Goodman, 84, passed away on Feb. 9, 2026, at Cedar Haven.
She was born on April 16, 1941, in Essex, MD, to the late William and Dorothy Swinesburg (Warner). Donna was a caring LPN and RN during her career, working for various nursing agencies and doing private duty nursing. She worked in several group homes caring for clients, as well. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. She had many feline friends in her lifetime and enjoyed collecting cat and Coca-Cola memorabilia. She was an avid gardening enthusiast. Donna often said she was ready to be with God, whenever God was ready for her.
She is survived by her sons, Darrell and Randall Goodman; grandsons, Derek and Bryant Goodman; granddaughters, Chastity and Kelsey Goodman, Brooke Solesky (Justin), and Tonya Smith (Jarrod); great-grandsons, Lucas, Kale, and Wyatt Smith; great-granddaughters, Lily Smith, Kelick Hower, and Dahlia Solesky; sisters, Joyce Ceresini, Sylvia Hollinger, and Cheryl Williams; and nieces, Bonnie Hower and Trudy Hollinger. Donna shared a unique and special bond with her nephews, Jason and Brandon Williams, and great-nephews, Luke, Jack, and Mark Williams. She was predeceased by her son, Michaell Goodman; brother-in-law, Ronald L Williams; and nephew, John Ceresini Jr.
Memorial services will be on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Christman’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the March of Dimes, the Lebanon Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.
