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Judith L Goss

Judith L Goss, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. She was born on Feb. 17, 1946 in Lewistown to the late Ora and Helen (Fisher) Sunderland.

She was a 1964 graduate of Chief Logan High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Larry Goss on Sept. 30, 1967. She attended Hagerstown Medical Secretarial School and worked in Medical Records at Lewistown Hospital and later as secretary for Dr. Joseph Brown Jr. She was also Former Tax Collector for Decatur Township.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her in-laws Guy and Lena Goss, and niece Erika Bell.

She is survived by her husband, Larry L Goss; three children, Jason Goss (Carey), Erin Leister (Ben), Megan Tate (Lester); nine grandchildren, Michael Tate (Katrina), Hunter Goss (Taylor), Madison Tate, Allie Aldinger (Ethan), Nick Goss, Gage Leister (Emily), Chase Leister, RJ and Benjamin Link; three great-grandchildren, Paden, Emery, and Carson and two more great-grandchildren on the way; three sisters, Pamela Eberman (Ken), Nina Angney (Charles), and Dana Bell (Jeff) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was a member of Maitland Church of the Brethren. Judy spent her early years as a 4-H member, dairy princess, and riding horses with the Kauffman girls. She then became a devoted farm wife and mother, enjoying her life on the farm where she was the bookkeeper for many years. Her biggest accomplishment and joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved being the host of the grandchildrenás sleepovers for many years. She loved attending all of their sporting and life events.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Maitland Church of the Brethren, 315 Crossover Drive, Lewistown, with Pastor Jeannine Leister officiating. There will be a time of visitation held at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Per her wishes, her body was donated to Humanity Gift Registry to support further medical research.

In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made in Judy’s honor to Mifflin County 4-H, 152 E. Market St. Suite 100, Lewistown PA, 17044.