The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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Francis D. Groft, Jr.1,2

M, #49926

Parents

FatherFrancis D. Groft (b. 15 December 1918, d. February 1969)
MotherRuth E. Unknown
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S2294] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, Franklin County
  2. [S12031] Obituary - Viola (Smith) Groft
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Kathryn G. Staley

F, #49927, b. 29 September 1924, d. 1 January 2013

Parents

FatherHoward Staley
MotherSophia Baker
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Family: Gervase Dermain Groft (b. 9 March 1921, d. 3 December 1998)

DaughterLinda K. Groft+
DaughterJoyce Ann Groft

BASIC FACTS

Kathryn G. Staley was born on 29 September 1924 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 She and Gervase Dermain Groft were married about 1948.2 She died on 1 January 2013, at age 88, in Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.1 She was buried in Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.1
Kathryn G. Staley had reference number 50241. OBITUARY - Find-A-GRAVE

Kathryn G. Groft, 88, of Ocala, Florida, is present with her Lord, Jesus, having left her home in Ocala on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania on September 29, 1924 and was daughter to the late Howard and Sophia (Baker) Staley. She was a homemaker who spent her life caring and loving for her family. Kathryn was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ocala, FL. She was the greatest cook and enjoyed being at home. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 56 years, Gervase in 1998, granddaughter Lucinda and her five brothers and three sisters. Kathryn is survived by her daughters Linda K. Freeman of South Mountain, PA and Joyce Ann Groft of Ocala; grandson Steven Freeman and his wife Shannon of Chambersburg, PA; great-grandchildren, Jade, Diamond and Kristian; also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 7th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM in the TimberRidge Chapel of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 9695 SW 110th St. Ocala. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 8th at 8:30AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ocala with Father O'Doherty officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Ocala. Condolences may be expressed at www.hiers-baxley.com.

GRAVE MARKER

KATHRYN G. GROFT
September 29, 1924 - January 1, 2013.

Citations

  1. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  2. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Sophia Baker1

F, #49928
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Family: Howard Staley

DaughterKathryn G. Staley+ (b. 29 September 1924, d. 1 January 2013)

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Howard Staley1

M, #49929
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Family: Sophia Baker

DaughterKathryn G. Staley+ (b. 29 September 1924, d. 1 January 2013)

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Linda K. Groft1

F, #49930

Parents

FatherGervase Dermain Groft (b. 9 March 1921, d. 3 December 1998)
MotherKathryn G. Staley (b. 29 September 1924, d. 1 January 2013)
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Family: Unknown Freeman

SonSteven Freeman+

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Unknown Freeman1

M, #49931
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Family: Linda K. Groft

SonSteven Freeman+

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Joyce Ann Groft1

F, #49932

Parents

FatherGervase Dermain Groft (b. 9 March 1921, d. 3 December 1998)
MotherKathryn G. Staley (b. 29 September 1924, d. 1 January 2013)
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Steven Freeman1

M, #49933

Parents

FatherUnknown Freeman
MotherLinda K. Groft
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Family: Shannon Unknown

ChildJade Freeman
ChildDiamond Freeman
DaughterKristian Freeman

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Shannon Unknown1

F, #49934
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Family: Steven Freeman

ChildJade Freeman
ChildDiamond Freeman
DaughterKristian Freeman

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Jade Freeman1

U, #49935

Parents

FatherSteven Freeman
MotherShannon Unknown
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Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Diamond Freeman1

U, #49936

Parents

FatherSteven Freeman
MotherShannon Unknown
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Kristian Freeman1

F, #49937

Parents

FatherSteven Freeman
MotherShannon Unknown
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S10901] Obituary - Kathryn G. (Staley) Groft
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Anna C. Plonk1,2,3

F, #49938, b. 2 August 1909, d. 4 April 1993

Parents

FatherGeorge Joseph Plonk
MotherMary M. Lahr
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BASIC FACTS

Anna C. Plonk was born on 2 August 1909 in Pennsylvania.2,4 She and Gerald Anthony Groft were married on 30 December 1939.5 She died on 4 April 1993, at age 83, in York Co., Pennsylvania.6 She was buried in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Roundtown, York Co., Pennsylvania.6
Anna C. Plonk had reference number 50252. She was enumerated on the census in York County, Pennsylvania (1920, 1940.) Her Social Security Number was 164-28-6409, issued: Pennsylvania, last residence: York, York Co., Pennsylvania.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Gettysburg Times; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania); December 21, 1939; (Ancestry.com):

Bonneauville News
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Groft entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hannigan and family, Miss Anna Plonk and Gerald Groft, of York; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Groft, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Groft and sons, of Mt. Alto.

OBITUARY - George Joseph Plonk, Jr. (brother of Anna C. (Plonk) Groft), York Daily Record & York Dispatch July 20, 2007

THOMASVILLE George J. Plonk, Jr., 86, of Jackson Township, died Wednesday evening, July 18, 2007, at York Hospital.
Born January 27, 1921, in York, a son of the late George J. and Mary M. (Lahr) Plonk, he retired from Saint Regis Paper Company, where he also played on the company's softball team.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was a former member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in York, and was an avid bowler.
Mr. Plonk is survived by his wife of 61 years, Miriam R. "Becky" (Beck) Plonk; three daughters, Joyce M. Bollinger, Nancy K. Diehl, and Donna L. Plonk; four sons, William P. Plonk, George J. Plonk, III, John D. Plonk, and Steve R. Plonk; 16 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, York Springs, with military rites presented by Allied Veterans Honor Guard.

OBITUARY - York Daily Record; Pennsylvania; Monday, April 5, 1993

Anna C. Kloker, 83, of York County Hospital and Home, formerly of Jessop Place, York, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at the home. She was the wife of Leo J. Kloker and the late Gerald Groft.
A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Saviour Cemetery. There will be no viewing. The Heffner Funeral Home-North York, 1223 N. George St., York, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Kloker was the daughter of the late George J. and Mary M. (Lahr) Plonk.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in York.
Mrs. Kloker also is survived by three stepsons, Norman Kloker, Donald Kloker and John Kloker; two stepdaughters, Marie Rohrbaugh, and Jane Riley; a brother, George J. Plonk Jr. of Thomasville, and a sister, Amelia Wolf of California.
Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Michael J. McFadden. 04-04-93. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Gettysburg Compiler; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Saturday, January 6, 1940; (Ancestry.com):

Groft - Plonk
Miss Anna Plonk, York, and Gerald Groft, Bonneauville, were united in marriage Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, at a nuptial mass in St. Joseph's Catholic church. Bonneauville, by the Rev. Leo J. Krichten, rector.
They were attended by Miss Mary Plonk, sister of the bride, and Leo Wering, both of York.
Both the bride and her attendant were dressed in dark blue traveling suits and wore corsages of pink rosebuds.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Gettysburg Compiler; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; December 31, 1949; (Ancestry.com):

Out Of The Past, 10 Years Ago
Bonneauville Man Married York Girl: Miss Anna Plonk, York, and Gerald Groft, Bonneauville, were united in marriage Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, at a nuptial mass in St. Joseph's Catholic church. Bonneauville, by the Rev. Leo J. Krichten, rector.

Citations

  1. [S10279] Obituary - Gerald Anthony Groft
  2. [S2301] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
  3. [S1418] 1920 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S12621] Wedding Announcement - Gerald Anthony Groft and Anna C. Plonk
  6. [S9396] Obituary - Anna C. (Plonk) Groft-Kloker
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George Joseph Plonk1,2

M, #49939
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Family: Mary M. Lahr

DaughterAnna C. Plonk (b. 2 August 1909, d. 4 April 1993)

BASIC FACTS

George Joseph Plonk had reference number 50253.

Citations

  1. [S2301] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
  2. [S6367] Genealogy prepared by Joyce_Bollinger (Ancestry.com)
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Mary M. Lahr1,2,3

F, #49940
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Family: George Joseph Plonk

DaughterAnna C. Plonk (b. 2 August 1909, d. 4 April 1993)

BASIC FACTS

Mary M. Lahr had reference number 50254.

Citations

  1. [S2301] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
  2. [S6367] Genealogy prepared by Joyce_Bollinger (Ancestry.com)
  3. [S10252] Obituary - George Joseph Plonk, Jr. (brother of Anna C. (Plonk) Groft)
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Thomas L. Hannigan1

M, #49941

Parents

FatherThomas Leroy "Roy" Hannigan (b. about 1899)
MotherMary Alice Groft (b. about 1905)
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Citations

  1. [S2301] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
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Richard J. Hannigan1

M, #49942

Parents

FatherThomas Leroy "Roy" Hannigan (b. about 1899)
MotherMary Alice Groft (b. about 1905)
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Citations

  1. [S2301] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
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Mary Madaline Hannigan1,2

F, #49943

Parents

FatherThomas Leroy "Roy" Hannigan (b. about 1899)
MotherMary Alice Groft (b. about 1905)
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Citations

  1. [S2301] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
  2. [S12455] U.S. School Yearbooks, 1880 - 2016( Ancestry.com)
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Patricia A. Hannigan1

F, #49944

Parents

FatherThomas Leroy "Roy" Hannigan (b. about 1899)
MotherMary Alice Groft (b. about 1905)
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Citations

  1. [S2301] 1940 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
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Ramsey O. Hannigan1

M, #49945, b. 1862
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Family: Bertha S. Unknown

SonThomas Leroy "Roy" Hannigan+ (b. about 1899)

BASIC FACTS

Ramsey O. Hannigan was born in 1862 in Pennsylvania.1
Ramsey O. Hannigan had reference number 50259.

Citations

  1. [S1418] 1920 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
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Bertha S. Unknown1

F, #49946
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Family: Ramsey O. Hannigan (b. 1862)

SonThomas Leroy "Roy" Hannigan+ (b. about 1899)

BASIC FACTS

Bertha S. Unknown had reference number 50260.

Citations

  1. [S1418] 1920 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
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Roque P. "Boss" Groft1,2,3,4

M, #49947, b. 6 September 1902, d. 8 August 1975

Parents

FatherCharles David Groft
MotherEmma Page
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Family: Anna Louise Groft (b. 1910, d. 28 December 1979)

SonRichard C. Groft+ (b. 26 April 1926, d. 27 December 2003)

BASIC FACTS

Roque P. "Boss" Groft was born on 6 September 1902 in Pennsylvania.5,3 He and Anna Louise Groft were married on 14 November 1925 in Bonneauville, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.6 He died on 8 August 1975, at age 72, in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.5,6 He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.4
Roque P. "Boss" Groft had reference number 50261. He was a Driver - ice wagon (1920); employed by the Pennsylvania Highway Department (obituary.)3,4 He was enumerated on the census in Adams County, Pennsylvania (1920.) His Social Security Number was 176-05-2039, issued: Pennsylvania, last residence: Hanover, York Co., Pennsyvania.5 OBITUARY - The Gettysburg Times, Saturday, August 9, 1975

Roque P. Groft
Roque P. "Boss" Groft, 72, Hanover R. 2, died at Hanover General Hospital Friday afternoon at 3:30.
He was born in McSherrystown, a son of the late Charles D. and Emma Page Groft, and was the husband of Catherine Waddles Groft, who survives.
He was a pitcher for Adams County, York and McSherrystown baseball teams from 1920-25; was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Hanover; a life member of the McSherrystown Moose and a member of AARP. He had worked for the Pennsylvania Highway Dept.
Surviving in addition to his wife and son, Richard C. Groft, Bonneauville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy L. Groft, Hanover R. 2; two granddaughters and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren where the body will lie in state from 1 to 2 o'clock. Rev. Roger Forry will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call at Wetzel Funeral Home Sunday evening.

Citations

  1. [S11637] Obituary - Richard C. Groft
  2. [S6305] Genealogy prepared by Joef23 (Ancestry.com)
  3. [S1403] 1920 Census, Pennsylvania, Adams County
  4. [S11767] Obituary - Roque P. "Boss" Groft
  5. [S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S5514] Genealogy prepared by CBLong2 (Ancestry.com)
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Nadine R. Nutter1

F, #49948
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Family: Richard C. Groft (b. 26 April 1926, d. 27 December 2003)

DaughterBelinda M. Groft
DaughterCathrine Groft

Citations

  1. [S11637] Obituary - Richard C. Groft
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Belinda M. Groft1

F, #49949

Parents

FatherRichard C. Groft (b. 26 April 1926, d. 27 December 2003)
MotherNadine R. Nutter
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S11637] Obituary - Richard C. Groft
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Unknown Orndorff1

M, #49950
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Citations

  1. [S11637] Obituary - Richard C. Groft
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