Jerry M. Miller, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County's Essa Flory Hospice Center after a brief illness.

Born in Lancaster September 28, 1932 along with his twin sister, Johann, Jerry was the son of the late Vernon S. and Alice Mary (Wise) Groff.  He was married for 40 years to Anne H. Miller.

A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Jerry attended Lancaster Business College, earning a degree in Engineering.

Jerry retired from Armstrong World Industries, where he was employed as a Drafting Engineer in the Research and Development Center.  Jerry was also employed by Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, DeWalt Corporation, was an Associate Realtor with Charles Real Estate, and worked in the security dept. of Dutch Wonderland.  He also owned and managed the Comfort Inn Gift Shop for 25 years.

Jerry was a former member of Millersville Borough Council, and worked at the voting polls at Grandview Methodist Church through the 2009 elections.  He enjoyed baseball, and was an avid Barnstormers fan.   He loved going to Hershey Park, riding his bike and working out at the Universal Athletic Club.

In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his children, Vicki L., wife of Thomas J. Legath of Lancaster, Lesli M., married to Robert S. Binford of Lancaster, Jerry M. Miller, Jr., husband of Julie of Columbia, step-children, Jeffrey D. Lefever, husband of Laurie of Washington Boro, Sharron A., wife of Greg Beears, of Ephrata, Stephen D. Lefever of Millersville, and Kevin D. Lefever, husband of Susan, of Linden, PA, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, twin sister Johann, wife of Russell Powell, of Seabrook, MD, and sister, Patricia Miller, of Lancaster.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon S. Groff, Jr., Galen Groff, and James Miller.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Jerry's life will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA.  Family will receive guests from 12 until 1 PM. Entombment will take place in Conestoga Memorial Park Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jerry's memory may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.  To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com