Dolores Jane Groff

 Dolores Jane Booth Groff, 95, formerly of Elm, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Keystone Villa, Ephrata. She had been in memory care since early 2020. Born in Ephrata she was the daughter of the late, William and Mabel (Riley) Booth. Dolores was the loving wife of the late Robert L. Groff who died in 2020, and with whom she spent 72 years together. She was a member of Long Memorial United Methodist Church in Neffsville. Dolores was a graduate of Ephrata High school in 1947.

Surviving are three daughters, Lois Fay wife of Jim Duffy, Severna Park, MD, Marsha wife of Barry Lausch, Ephrata, Beverly wife of Mike Keller, Exton, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a brother, Dwight Booth, Lady Lake, FL. Preceding her in death was an infant daughter Karen; four sisters Gladys Nauman, Marguerite Glynn, Betty Anne Dick, Joretta Morgan; and a brother William Booth.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her graveside service at Manheim Fairview Cemetery, 98 W. Sun Hill Road, Manheim on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 12:00 Noon. Please omit flowers, contributions in Dolores’ memory may be sent to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. 4125, Lancaster PA 17604.