Thomas L. Goodman, 78, of Manor Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Tom was born in Columbia, son of the late Marvin and Margaret "Peg" Rudisill Goodman.
Tom grew up in Washington Boro in a time when families and their children formed bonds with each other, that lasted a lifetime. Some of the stronger bonds Tom formed were with the Gerlach, Strickler and Kane families, who remained loyal friends up to the time of his passing. He was also a member of Washington Boro Church of God.
Tom graduated from Penn Manor High School, Class of 1964 and University of Texas. After serving in the US Army, he attended and graduated from the Dickinson University, School of Law with his Law Degree. After years of working with a large law firm, Tom branched out on his own and later, in 1986, became the founding partner with his great friend and law school classmate, Jack Kenneff. They formed a lasting partnership as, Goodman & Kenneff, in Millersville, which today is still in operation. Tom was extremely dedicated to his law practice and to his many clients, including municipalities and zoning hearing boards. Tom's work ethic was such that, to the chagrin of his secretaries, he would come into the office with the flu, to make sure they weren't bored with nothing to do. He only took two vacations each year. The first was to Spring Training in Florida, as he was an avid baseball fan. He formed many friendships over the years, participating in fantasy baseball leagues. The second vacation was "out West" (as he would like to say), to Las Vegas, to apply his same work ethic to the craps table. For many years, Jack and Tom hosted a bus trip to Atlantic city. Someone once said that if the bus crashed, Lancaster County would lose half of its judicial system. It was the passing of Jack, in 2008, that left a large hole in his heart. One can only hope that he and Jack are once again "discussing the law" (i.e. playing gin). Tom was also a member of Commercial Travelers; they played gin with Tom many times a week.
Tom is survived by one sister: Pamela (Jesse) McFadden. Sister-in-law: Sandy Goodman. Two nephews: Michael and Brandon and one niece: Heather. He was preceded in death by one brother: Ken Goodman.
The Funeral Service will be held, for family and friends, at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville, on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:00 Noon, with Pastor Dave Johnson, officiating. The Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. Burial will be private in Washington Boro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Washington Boro Cemetery Association, c/o Doug Cramer, 20 Conestoga Street, Washington Boro, PA 17582. Over the years, Tom was a supporter of the Washington Boro Cemetery Association. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.
