Judith Suzanne "Suzie" Groff, 86, of Newcomerstown, passed away on August 25, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on June 14, 1939, in Chili, Ohio, to the late Guy R. and Mary E. (Pope) Swigert. Suzie graduated from Coshocton High School and married Charles A. “Chuck” Groff on September 12, 1958. She was a homemaker, raising their two daughters, and worked retail for many years. She found joy in reading, crocheting, and journaling. Her involvement in ministry reflected her deep faith and commitment to helping those in need as a volunteer at Journey’s End Ministries and as a member of Christ Methodist Church in Newcomerstown, where she and Chuck maintained the beautiful courtyard for many years. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Suzie leaves behind her loving husband Chuck; two daughters Michelle (Bob) Pell of Coshocton, and Amy (Andy) Bosson of Cumberland; grandchildren Jessica (Aaron) Brailer, Matthew (Stephanie) Pell, Kaitlyn (Adam) Eckelberry, Megan (Jordan) Benson, Tyler (Lyndsey) Bosson, Emilee (Andrew) Miller, and Sarah (Jack) Toth; great grandchildren Avery Eckelberry, Beckham and Rhodes Benson, Vera Toth, and Juliana Pell; special niece Beth (Scott) Ballentine and nephew Rob (April Sandifer) Groff; and several great nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters-in-law Audrey (Paul) Hanni and Marjorie Groff; brother-in-law Larry (Edith) Groff. Graveside services for Suzie were held in Pleasant View Cemetery, Newcomerstown, on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Pastor Bracken Foster officiated. The Miller Funeral Home, Coshocton is serving the family. An online memorial is located at www.themillerfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to Journey’s End Ministries, 205 S River St., Newcomerstown, OH 43832, and/or Christ Methodist Church, 648 Oak St., Newcomerstown, OH 43832.
