Cynthia L. Goodman
GOODMAN: Cynthia L. Goodman, born Aug. 22, 1949, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, died peacefully with her family at her side on Feb. 12, 2025, in Pittsburgh. Raised and educated in Franklin and Washington, Pennsylvania, she built a life dedicated to education, service to others and creating lasting connections with everyone she met. She was the beloved wife of Mark Goodman, with whom she shared nearly 49 years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Rebecca Maine (Jacob), Emily Goodman (Taylor Bright) and Adam Goodman (who preceded her in death by four weeks), and the loving grandmother of Penelope and Eleanor Bright. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Gail Hanna, her sister Patricia Wentworth, and her brother William Hanna. She received her bachelor’s in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and was the first in her family to graduate from college. She obtained post-graduate master’s degrees in social work and public health and a Juris Doctor, all from the University of Pittsburgh. Her primary vocation was as a medical social worker at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. In more recent years, she chaired the medical advisory committee for the Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma Foundation for many years. In this role, she helped to oversee the distribution of over $1 million to support sarcoma research. Cindy’s love for life and others shone through in everything she did. She was an avid traveler who, together with Mark, explored the world through numerous cruises and adventures, visiting China, Russia, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium and Sweden, among other places. Her passion for collecting decorative owls and boxes was matched only by her joy in shopping — not just for herself, but for the pleasure of finding the perfect gifts for others. For many years, she was famous among family and friends for her annual winter tradition of making and sharing her special fudge, a gesture that epitomized her generous spirit. A talented musician in her youth, she played both clarinet and oboe, and throughout her life maintained her beautiful singing voice and love of 1960s folk music. Known for her endless phone conversations that showcased her genuine interest in others’ lives, and her charming tendency to run fashionably late, Cindy brought warmth and humor to every situation. Despite facing physical limitations in her later years, she remained determined to be present for her family’s important moments, never letting challenges diminish her commitment to those she loved. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc. on Feb. 14, 2025. Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva will be held at the home of Mark Goodman on Feb. 15, 16, and 17, 2025. Contributions in her memory can be made to Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma, PO Box 194, Gibsonia, PA 15044, or online at: pittsburghcuresarcoma.org (click Donate), the Temple Sinai Live Broadcast Fund (templesinaipgh.org/donation), or a charity of your choice. schugar.com PJC
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