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Derek A. Grove
WRIGHTSVILLE – Derek A. Grove, 42, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at his home.
Born December 28, 1982 in York, he was a son of Donald L. and Teresa K. (Franklin) Grove of Wrightsville.
Derek graduated from Dover Area High School in 2001.
He enjoyed hunting, boating, playing pool and was a Penn State football fan.
In addition to his parents, Derek is survived by his daughter, Makenna L. Grove of Wrightsville; brother, Joshua Grove and wife, Nicole of York; two nephews, Sebastian and Gavino Grove; and maternal grandmother, Sandra L. Franklin.
Services for Derek will be private. Burial will be in Suburban Memorial Gardens, Dover. Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc. in Dover.
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