Theodore Goida............................................................Oct. 10, 2003

Date of death - Oct. 9, 2003

Theodore "Teddy" Goida, 76, of 45 W. Phillips St., Coaldale, died Thursday in the St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. He was the husband of Mary E. (Wertz) Goida. They were married for 32 years.

Prior to retiring, he was a laborer for the former Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds.

Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Peter and Anna Goida.

He was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale.

A graduate of the former Coaldale High School, he served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Coaldale American Legion Post.

Surviving in addition to his widow are four sisters, Helen Yaroma of Coaldale, Olga Cash and Julia Trebaticky, both of Easton, and Catherine Belser of New York; and a brother John of Lansford.

He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Anna Mickovich, Eva Vano, Mary Wyshosky and Elizabeth Goida; and a brother Michael.

The August M. Gulla Funeral Home, 130 E. Ridge St., Coaldale, is in charge of the arrangements.