Barbara A. Goodell

Barbara A. Goodell, 61, of Dublin, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 2, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a bout with cancer. Daughter to the late Robert and Genevieve Nezzo, Barbara was born March 26, 1948 in Williamsport, PA. Barbara met Michael Goodell while employed at Florida Jr. College from 1972-1977, she a librarian and he a lieutenant in the Navy. In 1977 they were united in marriage in Jacksonville, FL. Because of Michael’s military career, he and Barbara lived in many cities in the early years of the marriage including Jacksonville, FL and Pensacola, FL. Barbara was the President of the Naval Wives Club of the U.S.S. Nimitz in Norfolk, VA. She also worked in the Chesapeake Public library system from 1981-1984. Barbara gained employment in Columbus in the Worthington Public Library system, where she worked from 1992 until this past June. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Nezzo, Barbara will be missed by her loving husband of 32 years; sons, Matthew and Peter Goodell; daughter, Catherine Goodell; and sisters, Jo Marie Hartsel, Sharon Birkenfeld, and Mary Thompson. Barbara was an avid quilter and knitter and was an instructor for “Warm Up Worthington”. She was a past Girl Scout Leader and P.E.O. sister. Barbara was a huge support to her family, especially Michael during his military career as well as at Air Force One Inc. Funeral services 9am Friday, November 6, 2009 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. Worthington (Just South of I-270). Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8pm. Private family interment in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to Warm Up Worthington, c/o Worthington Libraries, 820 N. High St., Worthington, OH, 43085. To offer condolences to Barbara’s family visit www.schoedinger.com.