Frank G. Goodhart, Jr., 86, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Margaret “Peggy” (Vinson) Goodhart who was his “sweetheart” for 66 years.
Born in Lancaster, PA., he was the son of the late Frank G. Goodhart, Sr. and Mary (Snyder) Goodhart.
A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.
He was the co-owner of Goodhart Sons, Inc. and was President until 1988 and Chairman of the Board until 2008.
He was very active at Grace Baptist Church serving as Chairman of the Building Committee for the Major Addition which was completed in 1979. Also through the years he served in the following areas: Chairman of the Board of Trustees, on the Board of Deacons, on the Missions Committee, the Budget Committee and the Board of Nominating Committee. His church family was a very important part of his life.
In his spare time he loved the beach, playing golf, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his wife Peggy, he is survived by his four sons; Frank Goodhart III (husband of Brenda), Gary Goodhart (husband of Cindy), Randy Goodhart (husband of Joyce), and David Goodhart (husband of Joyce). Also surviving are grandchildren; Michael Goodhart (husband of Teresa) and their children Kaillee, Trent, and Taylor; Allison Bucher (wife of Justin); Marc Goodhart (husband of Ali); Chad Goodhart (husband of Dawn) and their children Ava and Luke; Matthew Goodhart (husband of Loralee) and their son Slade; Leslie Byler (wife of Joel) and their children Dylan, Camryn, and Gracyn; John Goodhart, Joey Goodhart, and Lexi Goodhart. Also surviving is a brother Richard Goodhart.
A funeral service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 10:30 AM. A visitation will be held the evening prior on Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM also at the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.
michael s shiffler
December 16, 2014 at 4:29 pmVery sorry for the loss of the patriarch of Goodhart family. Now seated at the right hand of the Father. God bless his family.
Jake Robert
April 6, 2018 at 6:12 pmRIH, Brother!
Bill powell
December 16, 2014 at 6:30 pmSorry to here of the loss of a fine man, my thought an prayers go out to the family
Mike and Cindy Shomo
December 17, 2014 at 6:17 amCindy and I want to send our deepest condolences to the entire Goodhart family. Over the past 40 years of employment at GSI I have had the privilege to get to know Frank and I have developed a very deep respect for him. I know I will miss him. Cindy and I will keep all of the family in our prayer, especially Peg. It’s a very difficult time for you all but the recent memories will fade and be replaced by many, many good memories of Frank.
Alyce Brown
December 17, 2014 at 6:34 amCindy and the Goodhart families.My Sincere Sympathy in the loss of the Goodhart patriarch. May all of your fond memories be cherished. know that my prayers are with you.
Dick Leidy
December 17, 2014 at 7:53 amMy condolences to family and friends
Bridgett Daly
December 17, 2014 at 9:28 amWith deepest sympathy to the entire family. He was so blessed to have been surrounded by so much love and support.
Dawn Loken
December 17, 2014 at 11:51 amRemembering the wonderful testimony both Frank and Peggy had at Grace. He will be missed. We will be praying for God’s comfort and grace during this time.
Shirley & Donald Heskey
December 17, 2014 at 1:51 pmWith our deepest sympathy to the whole family. We pray that God will bless your family as he has blessed you.
You will be missed.
Dave & Linda Plantholt and Family
December 17, 2014 at 6:08 pmWe are so sorry to hear of Franks death. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief. I am honored to have known Frank and to have worked for him. He was a man that I respected and admired and his ability to lead was inspiring to all that knew him. I will miss him.
Sue Berkheimer Toumazou
December 17, 2014 at 9:44 pmTo all the Goodharts,
So very sorry for the loss of Frank. I remember him so well from St. Paul’s UMC and he was such a gentle man. I also remember thinking what a beautiful couple Peggy and Frank were. To Frank, Gary, Randy, David and their families – what a blessing to have had him for your dad and grandfather.
My deepest sympathy,
Sue Berkheimer Toumazou
Gerald Foltz jr
December 18, 2014 at 12:27 amSo sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Clair and Charlene Metzler
December 18, 2014 at 8:52 amTo Peggy, Frank, Gary, Randy, David and all the Goodhart Family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you. In times of loss, our memories are the things that help us to smile and we have plenty of wonderful memories of Frank – football games, hunting trips, boat rides on the river, church, company Christmas parties and the special relationship he had with Charlene’s parents, Russell and Ethel Morrison. We feel very blessed to have had Frank as a friend for many years. May you feel God’s everlasting arms supporting you during this time of grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Clair and Charlene Metzler
Sally Hostetter
December 18, 2014 at 10:43 amDear Goodhart Family, my deepest sympathy to you all as Frank’s prayer and wishes came true as he died sooner than later. He was so dear as he kept asking if his feet were cold. It was my pleasure to be one of his nurses and to hopefully help you all along the way. It was nice to get to know all of you in the midst of a stressful time. Take care.
Butch and Karen Fisher
December 19, 2014 at 6:17 amPeggy, Frank, Gary, Randy, David and their families
Your family is In our thoughts and prayers during this time. Frank was truly an incredible man and was loved by all. We were so blessed that we got to meet him and his wonderful family and spent some good times with them. Frank will be missed by all but remembered by all the good memories everyone has of him. Our Prayers for the family during this time of loss.
GLEN GOOD
December 20, 2014 at 9:36 amSaddened by the loss of Frank. Offering prayers for your peace and joy amidst the grief.
Tom Fischer, SPS
December 22, 2014 at 12:37 pmWe here at Sanitary Process Systems offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. We never met Frank but our dealings with mainly Dave and Chad shows us what a good man he was by what he passed on to them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicki Wilson gainer
January 2, 2015 at 9:38 amPeggy and family, I just learned 2 days ago of Frank’s passing. What a great loss to all who knew him. I have wonder memories of time spent with him in many hunting seasons in Perry County. He probably already had Mother make him creamed rice in Heaven! I am honored to have known such a kind Christian man.