Obituaries

Paul W. “Sonny” Groff, Jr., 66

July 20, 2014

Sonny Groff, 66, of Mountville, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at LGH surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul W. Groff, Sr. and Katherine Groff. He was a companion of and married to Debra A. (Graybill) Groff for over 27 years.

Sonny was a Lampeter-Strasburg High School graduate and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He had worked as an auto body technician at Faulkner Oldsmobile in Lancaster for 30 years. Sonny enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends and family, and was an avid sports and Seinfeld enthusiast.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jennifer L. Groff and Jodi M. Groff, both of Lancaster. Also surviving are two brothers, Theodore M. Groff, husband of June, of Lancaster, Timothy A. Groff, husband of Jill, of Willow St, PA; 4 nieces, 3 nephews and a sister-in-law, Georgia K. Groff, of Landisville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Allen L. Groff.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30PM on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor Bruce Lefever officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-6:30PM on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Sonny’s memory to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, 2102 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 or the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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Condolences to the Family

September 07, 2014

I just was made aware of Sonny’s passing in July and wanted to express my heartfelt condolences. It has been many, many years but I still have fond memories of family Sunday dinners with the family and little Jennifer and Jody.

Thinking of your family,
Marcia (Horst) Correa

August 09, 2014

Deb, My deepest sympathy to you and the Groff Family.
Kathy (Cvek) Buehrle

July 26, 2014

Hello Debbbie and family. We were so sorry to hear about Sonny. He fought his battles for a long time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers even though we couldn’t be there for you. May it help to know others share your grief and wish you comfort in the days to come. Love you, Inda and Reid

July 25, 2014

We were sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. We so appreciated interacting with him occassionally over the past few years. He definitely “finished well”, and can now enjoy complete peace. Our condolences to the entire family.
Steve and Amy Hendricks and family

July 24, 2014

We send our condolences to the family of Sonny Groff. He is now with our Lord and Savior. May God bless him eternally.

Jerry & Cindy Kulp

July 24, 2014

So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing . he will be missed very much.
I will always remember the good times at Faulkner.
Deb Sanders(walker)

July 23, 2014

Sonny is in a better place and smiling down on his beloved family. My deepest condolances.
Tracee Herb