Ms. Pauline Goggins – Donora
Obituaries
April 20, 2022

Ms. Pauline Goggins – Donora

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Ms. Pauline Goggins, of Donora, got her wings on April 15, 2022. Pauline was born to the late Clara and Charles Spencer. She graduated from Snowden High School in Bethel Park. She was a member of Shilo Baptist Church of Library, and upon moving to Donora she became a part of the St. Paul family, where she became a deaconess. She worked at JCPenney of Donora, Dom Care at Donora Towers and Westinghouse, where she retired from. Pauline was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, William and George; a sister, Zammer; one grandson, Calvin T. Goggins Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Marie Czarnecki. Pauline leaves to cherish her memory three children, Calvin Goggins of Donora, Debra Goggins of San Diego, Calif., and Ellen Matty Goggins of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, seven great- great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas (Regina) Spencer and John Spencer (Emily) of Library; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pauline will be sadly missed. Viewing will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022, with a service starting at 1 p.m. at HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, with Bishop Karl Jackson officiating. Celebration of life has been gently placed in the hands of HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, Karl Jackson, funeral director, 724-379-5420.

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