Obituary: Richard Goodell

The   Friday afternoon about the passing of a staff member close in the school community.

Richard Paul Goodell, 43, of Strabane, died unexpectedly Thursday.

He was born July 13, 1968 in Midland, Michigan, a son of Nancy Kuch LaDig of East Tawas, Michigan, and the late David Goodell.

Mr. Goodell graduated from Tawas High School, Tawas, Michigan. He served with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm. He worked as a custodian for . He was an avid hunter and a member of the Canonsburg Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and motorcycle riding.

Surviving are his wife, Tracy Goodell, two daughters, Cortny and Josey Goodell at home, one brother, John Goodell, and two sisters, Janie Atkins and Nicole Farrier, all of Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate his life on Sunday at the Labor Temple in Canonsburg.

Arrangements are entrusted to in Canonsburg.

For more information or to leave online condolences, visit the Sollon Funeral Home website here.