With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Royce Groce of Hilliard, Ohio, born in Louisville, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Royce left this world on August 23, 2025 at the age of 51, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Royce Groce or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his father Wendell Groce; and his mother-in-law Luanne Janusz. He is survived by: his wife Chelsea; his mother Janice Groce; his sister Wendy Groce-Smith (Brent); his father-in-law Ted Janusz; his siblings-in-law, Allison Rossetti (Nicholas), Heidi Ramirez (Kevin) and Stephen Janusz (Bethany); and his sibling's children, Declan, Everleigh, Francesca, Lidia, Rocco, Paige, Daphne, Oliver, Cecelia, Elizabeth and Catherine.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Jerry Spears Funeral Home of Hilliard (5471 Frazell Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (1559 Roxbury Rd, Columbus, OH 43212).