Samuel "Sam" Groff

Samuel (Sam) Groff, 69, of Allenwood PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on August 6, 2020.

He was born May 5, 1951 in Willow Street Pennsylvania. He was married to Beverly (Bev) A. Jutzi on July 15, 1972. He lived most of his life in Northumberland County PA other than 11 years in Bamberg County SC. He graduated from High School at Penn View Christian Academy in 1970. While he held various jobs over the years, he was happiest behind the wheel of a truck or bus on the open road. In the recent years, Sam and Bev have provided local and long-distance transportation to the local Amish community. Sam loved to drive and he loved people. He greeted all with a beaming smile and a servant’s heart. He was a member of Valley Mennonite Chapel in Rebersburg PA.

He is survived by his wife Beverly; 4 children, Jeff (Carla) Groff of Nashville TN, James (Brenda) Groff of Dayton VA, Jethro Groff of Watsontown PA, Janelle (Joseph) Weaver of Middleburg PA; 8 beloved grandchildren, Jace Groff, Meredith, Evan and Riley Groff, Katie, Jillian, Paige and Jaeger Weaver; his Father, Norman M Groff of Mattawana PA; 5 siblings, Galen (Phyllis) Groff of Lewisburg, Kenneth (Kathy) Groff of Mifflinburg, David (Mary) Groff of Lewisburg, Sarah (Daryl) Yoder of Mattawana PA, and Wesley (Wanda) Groff of Beavertown PA. He is preceded in death by his son Jerold L Groff, and his mother Edith E Groff.

Visitation with be held at the East District Mennonite church in Watsontown PA Monday, August 10 at 6pm-8pm and Tuesday, August 11, 12:30-2pm. The Funeral service will be held at the East District Mennonite Church Tuesday, August 11, at 2pm with burial immediately following in the adjoining cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Fresh Start Training Center at 113 N. Industrial Park Rd. Washington, IN 47501.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown. www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com

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