Naoma J. Goecker, age 86, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her daughter's home where she had lived for the past year in Hartsgrove township,OH. She was born June 17, 1931, in Mapletown, PA, the daughter of George C. and Bessie D. (Titus) Gapen. She was a 1948 graduate of Mapletown High School. Formerly of Brook Park, Ohio, Mrs. Goecker had lived in Williamsfield since 1975. She and her husband owned and operated "Bill's Food Market" in Cleveland, Williamsfield, and at Holiday Camplands in Andover, when she retired at the age of 75. She enjoyed bird watching, flowers, doing word search puzzles; and was a fan of all the Cleveland sports teams, especially the Browns. She also enjoyed playing cards and is rejoicing that she is now playing cards again with Bill. Most of all, Mrs. Goecker loved to spend time with her four daughters and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Goecker married William R. Goecker on Feb. 5,1956, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 2012. She is also preceded by her parents; two sisters, Edith Holbert and Hildred Bowers; and three brothers, Charles Gapen, Ernest Gapen, and George Gapen Jr. Survivors include her four daughters, Pam (Dave Bailes Sr.) Kuhn of Gustavus Township, OH, Sharon (Butch) Young of Williamsfield, OH, Lynda (Ken) Piper of Cherry Valley Township, OH, and Lori (Bob) McElroy of Hartsgrove, OH; five grandchildren, Frank (Kristen) Kuhn III, Robyn (Justin) Prem, Brian Young, Cindy (Tim) McElroy, and Joe (Jamie) McElroy; six great grandchildren, Ayden, Abby, Adalynn, Madison, Makayla, and Timmy; three step grandchildren, Lori (Jim) Tabor, Bob (Lisa) Young, and Kathy (Garrett) Compston; four step great grandchildren, JC (Montana), Nicole, Sophia, and Bobby; one step great great grandson, Grayson; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman,OH. Burial will follow in Williamsfield Center Cemetery. A dinner for those attending the funeral will be served immediately following the cemetery at the Wayne Town Hall. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, May 30th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home and also on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence may visit www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com
Service Information
Cemetery
Williamsfield Center Cemetery
St. Rt. 7
Williamsfield OH 44093
Visitation
Wednesday, May 30 2018
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428
Visitation
Thursday, May 31 2018
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428
Service
Thursday, May 31 2018
12:00 PM
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428
