R. Groff Obituary
R. Timothy Groff, 72, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025 due to a vehicle accident. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Mulhollem) Groff.
Timothy attended McCaskey High school class of 1970. After high school, he spent much of his adult life as a security guard working for various security firms.
In his spare time, he enjoyed watching movies and as a young boy was a member of Boy Scout Troup #5 in Lancaster and enjoyed hiking and camping.
Timothy is survived by a brother, Theodore Groff (husband of Melody Groff), Willow Street, PA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Conestoga Memorial Park. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
141 E. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
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