Mary Elizabeth Goodlin, 92, of Romney, WV formerly of Butler, PA, died on August 22, 2016 at the Personally Yours Care Home, Romney, WV. Mary was born on September 16, 1923 in Butler, PA, the daughter of the late Fred Martin and Elizabeth Vernon Perifano Martin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Goodlin and her son, Robert Bruce Goodlin; two brothers: Donald A. and Edward U. Martin and a sister, Rosella Ott.

Mary was born and raised in Butler, PA and graduated from Butler High with the class of 1941. Soon after High School, she and Bob were married and started their family. They stayed in Butler, living in the same house they started in, until age and its associated maladies required a move.

She was a member of the St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman, PA and was very active in the Butler Hospital Auxiliary. Mary enjoyed being a wife and mother and taking care of her small family. They lost their only child to Agent Orange complications when he was 40.

Mary enjoyed music, cooking, movies and when young, singing. She was a gentle spirit who has, at last, rejoined her family.

She is survived by one brother, Leonard J. "Len" Martin of Romney; a nephew, Steve Martin and 2 nieces Sharon Faupel and Christine Walden.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Panhandle for their specialized care and a special thank you to Debbie and Wendy of Personally Yours Care Home for their comfort and compassion.

Graveside services will be held today, October 10, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at Saint Michael's Cemetery, Butler.