Monday, February 16th, 2026
Debra Goldman
Debra Goldman, age 65, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1960, to her father, Larry (Vicki) Gossett, and her mother, Mary Joyce (Hammonds) King, both of Celina.
Debra is survived by her loving daughters, Demi Goldman and Kami Goldman, both of Celina; her cherished grandchildren, Aubrey Overley, Ivan Ortiz, Evan Goldman, and Owen Goldman; her siblings: Sheryl Gossett of Celina; Michelle "Mimi" (Sam) Hammond of Celina; Gina (John "Jr.") Dresher of Celina; Tina (Shawn) Daisy of Celina; Wendy (Tony) Knapke of Celina; Trent (Amy) Gossett of Delphos; Jesse King of Mendon; and Jessica "Jet" (Jimmy "Jimma") Matejek of Nashville; her step-siblings, John Jr. (Susan) Ponzuric of Doylestown and Sandi (Allison) Powalski of Scotland, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Johnnie and Sarah (Bowlin) Hammonds; her paternal grandparents, Leland and Helen Gossett; her stepfather, "Big" Jess King; her uncles, Bobbie Hammonds and Emery Brown; and her step-sisters, Valda (Martin) King and Janice (Brandon) King.
Debra graduated from Celina High School with the Class of 1978. She was a faithful member of World Deliverance. Deb worked as an accountant for over 30 years and proudly owned and operated Deb's Tax Service in Celina, where she faithfully served and was deeply loved by her clients. Deb was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, camping, relaxing in the hot tub, and most of all, spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family and her business.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 19, 2026, at Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to SOL'S Ministry. Condolences may be shared with the Goldman family online at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.