Beaver Dams, New York

Patricia A. “Patti” Sodeman – 61 – of State Route 414, Beaver Dams, NY passed Wednesday (October 30, 2024) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Born in New York City on September 16, 1963, she was the daughter of Thomas & Joan (McKeon) Burns.

Patti grew up in Massapequa, LI and was a graduate of Berner High School (class of 1981).  In the mid 1980s, her family moved to the Bath area.  Patti decided to continue her education and in 1999 she received her Associate’s Degree in accounting with honors from Corning Community College (CCC).

She resided in Waukesha, WI for several years and worked as a waitress for several restaurants including the Calypso Restaurant and the Sunset Diner.

Patti loved working on word puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.  She also enjoyed crocheting and creating winter hats & scarves for her grandchildren.  She was an avid Pittsburg Steelers (NFL) and Boston Red Sox (MLB) fan.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Burns; her first husband, Allen Goodman; and her close friend, Gary Foley.

Surviving are her children, Gary Goodman of Bath and Rachel Rudy of Bath; her mother, Joan Burns of Long Island; her brother, Thomas Burns of Long Island; her sister, Rose Burns of Long Island; 5 grandchildren, Lee Goodman, James Briggs, Allen Goodman, Samantha Rudy and Alora White; she will also be sadly missed by her dear friends Deanne & Josh.

At Patti’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Patti’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.