John M. Groff of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Mount Joy, PA went home to be with his loving Lord and Savior May 10, 2026 at home with his loving wife and family by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Caroll L. “Carly” (Hostetter) Groff; seven children, James Groff (Alicia) of Red Lion, PA, Jodi Reese (Michael) of Lancaster, PA, Wendy Simpson of Ephrata, PA, Wanda Darwish of Lititz, PA, Kimberly Tremper (John) of Mont Alto, PA, Carey Daveler, Jr. of Chambersburg, PA, and Kristin Floyd (Steve) of Cherry Valley, IL; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five siblings, Marvin Groff of Canton, PA, Erma Leaman of Lititz, PA, Ruth Kready of Manheim, PA, Elias Groff (Evie) of Lancaster, PA, and Miriam Wenger of Bradenton, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, John M. Groff, Jr. and three siblings, Abram Groff, David Groff, and Anna Mary Denlinger.
John’s career and love of building led him to start J.M. Groff and Eastwood Construction, and lastly GCM- General Construction Management in Mount Joy, PA. He eventually sold his business and retired to The Villages, FL in 2012 until 2019. His love of building continued after retirement, building two churches, one in The Villages and the other in Chambersburg as well as personal residences.
He loved playing golf and serving his Lord, as a trustee, usher, and deacon as well as volunteering for Mennonite Disaster Service, Lititz, PA and Kingdom Air Corp, Alaska.
A Going Home Celebration of life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May, 30, 2026 in Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, 24 Kauffman Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 with Pastor Casey Hurst officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, PA.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Saturday morning in the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either Mennonite Disaster Service, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543 or online at www.mds.org or to Kingdom Air Corps through Antrim Brethren in Christ Church at the above address with Kingdom Air Corps in the memo line or online at www.kingdomaircorps.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com.
