Ellen Margaret Groff, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Ella (Hershock) Myers.  Margaret was the wife of the late Coey F. Groff, with whom she celebrated 68 years of marriage.

She was a life long member of First Reformed Church of Lancaster. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and participating in church functions as well as, singing in the choir.  Margaret was an avid homemaker, enjoyed cooking and loved taking care of her family.  She always looked forward to family vacations in Stone Harbor, New Jersey.

Surviving is a daughter, Maryellen Heckendorn, wife of David, of Lancaster; a grandson, D. Michael Heckendorn, husband of Jamie, of Lancaster; a granddaughter, Maribeth Bandzi, wife of Shaun, of Bernville, PA; and two great-grandsons, Dagen M. Heckendorn and Elijah J. Heckendorn.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA 17551.  Family and friends will be received from 10-11 AM at the Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Riverview Burial Park.  To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041