Betty J. Groff

BETTY J. GROFF, 89, FORMERLY OF BOYERTOWN Betty J. (Fronheiser) Groff, 89, widow of Henry E. Groff, formerly of Boyertown, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Berks Heim where she was a resident for one year and 5 months. Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Florence O. Fronheiser. Betty was owner/operator of the The Candle Maker on Fourth Street, Boyertown, for 10 years. For 45 years she was a seamstress at the Boyertown Hosiery, retiring in 1992. She was active at the Boyertown Senior Center. She is survived by her son, James L., husband of Kathleen A. (Savage) Groff of Leesport; a grandson, Tim J., husband of Kristin D. (Hoffman) Turner of Gilbertsville, and two great-grandchildren, Alexa H. and Timothy J. II Turner. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry, on April 27, 1982, and a daughter, Judith A. Turner in 1995. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 at Fairview Cemetery, 317 West Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown. The Reverend Rob McSurdy will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Arrangements are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown. Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com