Obituary of Janet L. Groff

Janet L. Groff, 84, formerly of Manheim and Lititz, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday morning, July 20, 2017 at Brethren Village in Lancaster. Born in Rapho Twp., Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Ida May Flory Haldeman. She was the loving wife of the late William D. Groff for 61 years before his passing in 2016. Janet was a member of Calvary Church in Lancaster where she had served as a nursery helper and on the visitation ministry team. She was a 1951 graduate of the former Manheim High School. Although she was employed as a secretary by various companies in the Manheim area, her favorite job was working with poultry on their family farm. In addition to spending time at the beach and swimming, Janet and Bill enjoyed doing things with other couples, such as playing miniature golf and playing games. However, most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by four children, Randy Groff of Dallas, TX, Deb, wife of Randy Youndt, Gini, wife of Dennis Hummer, and Sue, wife of Jeff Enck, all of Lititz; eight grandchildren, Erin Youndt Perigo, Josh Hummer, Jordan Youndt, Kristen Hummer Fetter, Ryan Hummer, Jeffrey Enck, Jr., Zach Enck, and Lexi Enck; and six great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Barry Groff. The family expresses appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the staff of Terrace Crossing and Brook Place North at Brethren Village. A memorial service will be held on Sunday afternoon, July23, 2017 at Grace Church, 501 West Lincoln Ave., Lititz, PA at 4:00 PM. Private interment will be in Middle Creek Brethren Cemetery, Lititz. There will be no public viewing. The family will receive guests at the church Sunday afternoon from 3:00 PM until the time of the service. All are invited to a luncheon at the church immediately following the service. Please omit flowers. If desired, contributions may be made in her memory to Wycliffe Bible Translators, 11221 John Wycliffe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32832 earmarked Ministry of Randy Groff. To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.