Barbara A. Westman, 74, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Dorothy A. Hohenadel Westman. Her companion of 54 years and then her husband since June 2010, Elvin L. Groff, died on July 12, 2010.

A graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Barbara worked 46 years as a records clerk for Educators Mutual. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, and she enjoyed spending time at Ocean City, NJ and visiting lighthouses.

Barbara is survived by her sister Elaine M. Stauffer of Lancaster, nieces Diane Grove of Lancaster and Therese Gochenaur of Ephrata and her nephew William Westman of Lancaster. Her brother William Westman preceded Barbara in death.

A Viewing will take place at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 9:15 to 10:15 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, with The Reverend Daniel Mitzel officiating. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100