Final Salute

Marvin “Skip” H. Grove, Jr., 92, of Lower Allen Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 16, 2026.Born on January 9, 1934, in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, Marvin was a devoted husband, loving father, proud veteran, and hardworking man who was deeply respected by those who knew him.

Marvin attended Lemoyne High School and went on to work as a heavy equipment operator for Hempt Bros., Inc., where he dedicated 50 years of service.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as one of the Navy Seabees and was a Korean War veteran. Marvin was very proud of his military service and remained deeply patriotic throughout his life. He was also a member of American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg.

In his younger years, Marvin enjoyed racing on the dirt track. He was a dedicated NASCAR fan and enjoyed reading history and military books, especially those about World War I, World War II, and the Civil War. He also enjoyed listening to country music, RV camping trips, and do-it-yourself projects. Marvin was always building, fixing, or modifying something, and he was known for helping his neighbors whenever he could. He also loved meeting up with friends for breakfast and lunch on a regular basis.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra L. (Best) Grove, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage, as well as his father Marvin H. Grove, Sr., mother Eva June (Shaffer) Grove Mitterlehner, and stepfather Ferdinand “Fred” J. Mitterlehner. He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl L. Grove; his sister, Patricia Underkoffler; his sister-in-law, Elaine Murray; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also fondly loved by his grand fur babies, Snickers, Ticky, and Flirt.

A graveside service will be held at Rolling Green Cemetery on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:30AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 109, 224 W. Main St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 and/or Bayada Hospice 65 E. Park Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111.

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Published by Patriot-News from Sep. 22 to Sep. 24, 2026.