Columbus, OH — Geraldine B. Goodsell (née Ayers), 81, died Feb. 16, 2025.
Born July 11, 1943, Mrs. Goodsell was a 1961 graduate of Clayton-Bouton High School, in Voorheesville, N.Y. She also studied cosmetology at the Colonie (N.Y.) School of Cosmetology from 1962-63. She married Harold Goodsell in 1969 and worked by his side in the harness racing industry until retiring in 2015.
Mrs. Goodsell was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New York. She held many positions over the years as Worthy Matron, Grand Color Bearer, Grand Historian, District Deputy Grand Matron, Chairman of Necrology as well as being involved with Ameranth and Triangle. She was honored for 50 years of membership in June 2024.
Along with her husband, Mrs. Goodsell is survived by her stepdaughter, Beverly Young (Tom); two granddaughters, Rebecca Ryder (Jim) and Melissa Haynes (Tom); three great-granddaughters, Lillian Ryder, Morgan Ryder and Reese Haynes.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabel Heilmann; and stepfather, Martin Heilmann.
There will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saratoga Chapter #131, Order of the Eastern Star, Mary Madison, 2 Church Street, Apt. 1, Greenwich, NY 12834.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.