Obituary of Joan S. Groh

Joan S. Groh Joan S. Groh, age 90, of Erie, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Buffalo, NY, on April 4, 1935. Joan grew up in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Kenmore H.S. She worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield in her early twenties. She married the love of her life on October 1, 1960. She went back to work for the Millcreek Twp. School District in various school cafeterias. She had a lifetime passion for art and produced beautiful, inspired paintings which brought nature to life. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and reading novels. She loved being around her grandchildren and would often times sit and play with each one. Compassionate is an adjective that best describes her personality. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, David M. Groh and her four children: Raymond Groh (Vicky), Daniel Groh (Terri). Diane Groh Pauli (Jason), and Paul Groh (Melissa), ten grandchildren: Marybeth, Timothy, Nathan, Stephen, Emily, Camden, Logan, Mason, McKenzie, and Bryce, and one great-grandson Ivan. A small graveside celebration will occur on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2 pm at the Cremation Garden at Laurel Hill Cemetery. All arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd.