Dolores Frances Goss, age 80, a resident of Pasadena for 23 years, died on August 18, 2012 at her home after suffering from lung cancer for three months.

She was born on January 6, 1932, in Baltimore, to the late Clara Frances and Charles Harry Diegel. She worked for Giant Food, retiring in 1997 after 35 years of employment. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years: John Leroy Goss, Sr.

She is survived by her daughter Darlene Spencer and her husband Herb, of Crownsville; her two sons: Jack Goss and his wife Arlene, of Johnstown, PA, and David Goss and his wife Shirley, of Pasadena; seven grandchildren: John Grubb and his wife Nicole, Charles Grubb and his wife Christine, Scott Goss and his fiancee Emily Weir, Derek Goss and his wife Cristin, Brian Chisley, Christine Chisley, and Alanna Wright; and five great grandchildren: Andrew, Jillian, Julia, Makenna, and Liam Grubb.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Friday from 6 to 7 PM. Her memorial service will immediately follow at 7 PM. Those who wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society, and feel free to express your condolences here as well.