Obituaries
Staci Andrea Phillips, 49
June 17, 2024
Staci Andrea Phillips, 49, of Lititz, passed away at her home on Monday, June 17, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the beloved daughter of Diana M. “Dee” Sanchez Groff and the late Benjamin F. Groff Jr. For nearly 25 year she was the loving wife, heart and soul of Marc-Daniel Phillips. Staci’s passion was serving others, and she did so by working at various nursing homes throughout Lancaster County as an LPN and later becoming a Certified Professional Coder and a LPNAC.
Her kindness to others never went unnoticed and it only took the simple things in life to make her happy. Her infectious smile always warmed the hearts of others. She was full of zest and lived her life in the ways she wanted to, always being outspoken and spending time with her favorite people and places. Her favorite places being, Port Deposit and Lake Tobias, were where she found her peace. Staci’s family will always be accompanied by the fond memories they share of traveling to Cape May as a family throughout her childhood. Her love of the beach eventually transformed into a love of mermaids. She will be lovingly missed by her dog, Bravo. Most of all she was proud to be the wife of a Retired Army veteran and more than anything a woman who had beaten one of life’s toughest battles, cancer.
Surviving in addition to her husband and mother, is her cherished son, Ethan T. Groff, her identical twin sister, Traci wife of Jason Nayduch, as well as her niece, Analise, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who will always carry on her legacy.
Those desiring can send contributions in Staci’s memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Condolences to the Family
June 25, 2024
Beautiful lady I had always truly enjoyed being friends with you and Tracy when we were in school you both were always filled with smiles and laughs it had a way of making things no matter what it was extremely funny. I’m sending you my prayers although you won’t need them I know where you are but God bless you anyway. I will how ever send prayers and blessings to those left behind here morning your absence may we all meet again someday in heaven.
Until then sister you will be missed!
Love you
Dalila Rivera-Lusignan
June 23, 2024
My sweet, funny, caring Sparkle T’s. Loving you and all you gave to so many is easy, being part of your life is a blessing and a wondrous gift. Saying good bye is heartbreaking and I treasure each and every moment we shared talking, messaging, your gigglesnorting and your warm, loving hugs. I am especially thankful for the love and kinship you shared with my baby girl, your cousin/sissy Jessica. You were and will always be a bright light in her life and mine. Uncle Dale and I send our love and comforting throughts to all our family and your friends who are missing you so very much. With love and fond memories of your mermaid dreams and gigglesnotring. Aunt ‘Herman’
June 22, 2024
I am so sorry
Stacey
June 21, 2024
I worked with Staci at UZ and continued to keep in touch on line. I loved her sense of humor as well as her honesty. We shared the love of animals and I was lucky enough to meet Bravo and Luna. She worked hard for the patients in her care. Losing Staci is a huge loss for family and friends. She was a fighter!
Anne Thomas
June 21, 2024
This condolence comes with a caring, heartfelt love. I want to say I am truly sorry for the loss of this vibrant woman. She comes from a loving , caring family and will long miss the space she filled. The closeness you demonstrated and shared over the years, the devotion, the ups and downs, But still, the devotion…. It is a blessing to hold a space in the family she belonged to. Dee and Traci, you have my love and support. Prayers for Mark and Ethan, as well. I love all of you good people. With warm regards, Fawn.
June 21, 2024
My heart is broken. Gone way too soon. It was a privelege to share this journey with her. I was truly blessed to know her. I will miss her terribly. With so much Love and my deepest sympathies to Marc and her family, Jeanette, Staci’s Nurse Navigator
Jeanette Rickabaugh
June 21, 2024
My deepest condolences for your loss, sending you love and strength to get through these difficult days and weeks ahead, Your loving and beautiful daughter Staci will be missed by all who loved and were blessed to have known her. Staci will live in your hearts forever, may the memories you have sustain you during this difficut time.
Patricia Souders
June 21, 2024
Staci was a very loving kind lady with a heart of gold.May God Bless her dance with the angels my friend love Patty
June 21, 2024
My dear sweet cousin, you are missed and you meant more to me than you will ever know. I was always in awe of your perseverance and strength throughout every battle. I remember when abuelo passed and you took up your torch to become pursue your career, being inspired by your caring for him…I was always so proud of you.
May you rest easy in the embrace of Abuelo and Uncle Ben. The memories I have with you will stay with me forever. I love you my Warrior Mermaid.
To Marc, Ethan, Aunt Dee, Traci, Annalise, Jason and of course Bravo, my heart is with all of you.
Yvette
June 21, 2024
Oh Dee! I am so very sorry to hear this! My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers. I know the ravages of cancer. It is so mean and ugly. Remember all your memories. They will keep you going. Maybe not at first but they will be there as a big hug when you least expect it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lydia Patterson Cochran
June 20, 2024
Dee
My prayers are with you & your family.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Linda Nuss
June 20, 2024
To the Groff and The Phillip’s families we send our most sincere condolences and prayers forcomfort and Peace. May Staci rest in peace free of pain and sickness. Hugs to all the family and know we share in your grief. The Santiago family
June 20, 2024
Staci you are an unforgettable person who touched everyone you met. You brought fun and laugher everywhere you went. We will all surely miss your smiling face.
Jami Wenrich
