Clayton Robert "Claybird" Stief

Clayton Robert “Claybird” Stief, 27, of Lancaster, PA, succumbed to his addiction on Friday, December 7, 2018 at his residence. Clayton was born in Lancaster, PA, son of Michael W. Stief, Millersville, PA and Tracy Dettrey-Myers, Lancaster, PA. He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 2010 and attended Millersville University. He worked at Lancaster Dispensing Company as a cook, as well as Commonwealth on Queen, and the Rabbit and Dragonfly Coffee Shop. “Claybird” had a passion for music, playing drums in various local bands and he also gave lessons. Clayton was very outgoing, enjoying his family and friends, and was considered a free spirit. He was very intelligent, charming, strong willed, open minded, and will be remembered for his opinions as he usually had the facts to back up his thoughts. At one time, he played basketball for local Catholic leagues. He was baptized Catholic. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Tracy Dettrey Myers, wife of Rodney W. Myers, Lancaster, PA; his father and stepmother, Michael W. Stief, husband of Elizabeth Stief, Millersville, PA; a sister, Bryn C. Stief, Lancaster; two brothers, Austin L.E. Stief, companion of Ycheiri Jazmin, Lancaster, PA and Tristan R. Thomas, Lancaster, PA; stepsister, Jazzmen Newman, Coatesville, PA; stepbrother, Desmond W. Myers; maternal grandparents Robert F., husband of Cheryn L. Dettrey, New Providence, PA; stepgrandmother, Barbara A. Burkhart, Strasburg, PA, niece, Milan L. Stief, Lancaster, PA, and a host of extended family members including aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clayton H. and Ernestine Stief, and an uncle, Dennis Madonna. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Clayton’s Funeral Service at The Groff Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 528 W. Orange St., (corner of W. Orange & Pine Sts.), Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with The Rev. Jason Perkowski officiating. Private interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service.