Obituaries
Coey F. Groff, 96
Coey F. Groff, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Vail) Groff. Coey was the husband of Margaret (Myers) Groff, with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage.
A Veteran of WWII, Coey served in the United States Army. He was employed by Jerome H. Rhoads, Inc. for over 40 years. He was a life long member and enjoyed singing in the choir of First Reformed Church of Lancaster. Coey was a Mr. Fix It, an avid Phillies fan, and he enjoyed vacationing in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, with his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife; 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 on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA 17551 at 11 AM with Pastor Jeannine Brenner officiating. 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
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Please know how saddened I was to read of Coey’s death…What a fantastic and loving spirit….my love and a big hug to Margaret, MaryEllen, David and your whole family…my, how he loved you all….going to Giant has never been the same!!!! May I add how much I love you all too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beulah
I am very sorry to hear of Coey’s death. I am sure he is in a better place where he is not suffering. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Alta and Don Hamric
Dear Peggy, MaryEllen & Family,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. We treasure so many wonderful memories of Coey and each of you.
As a child…later as an adult, I held in high regard Coey’s service to our nation. His humble/quiet/gentle manner shall remain a legacy for all who knew him. His military service, and subsequent life, shall always have meaning for us; he earned our respect and deserves recognition for his role/place in the "Greatest Generation"(as described by Tom Brokaw in his writings).
Our Prayers & Thoughts are with you at this time of grief,
Nelson…& Marian Umble & Family
My deepest sympathy to Margaret, Maryellen, David and to the rest of the Groff/Heckerdorn family .you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love from Tina .
