Mildred M. "Millie" Groff

    Mildred M. “Millie” Groff, 84, of Lititz, died peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Fannie Myer. Millie was the loving wife of the late Richard G. Groff Sr. who died in December of 2022. For many years Millie worked in the Deli Department at Weis Market in East Peterburg. She was a member of Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz. Millie’s interests included: flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, baking, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, and making the best home-made candy. She loved taking care of her home. She enjoyed working her entire life and she deeply valued a good day of working for herself or helping others.

   Surviving are four sons: Richard G. Jr. husband of Dianne Groff of McClure, Clair E. husband of Justina Groff of North East, MD, John D. husband of Rachel Groff of Bellville, Nevin L. husband of Roseann Groff of Lititz, four grandsons, seven great grandchildren, and a sister, Carol DeVerter of Reading. Preceding her in death are five brothers and five sisters.