John Edward Rice, 80, of Midway, Ohio passed peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 1, 1927 in Maynard, a son of the late Stanislow Rys (Stanley Rice) and Anna Waszkowicz Rice Kaufman.
John was a retired employee from Norfolk Southern Railway with 45 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Adena American Legion Post #525.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters and a brother.
Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Norma Pech Rice; five children, Noreen, Janie, Nancy, Lorrie and Ed; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Union Cemetery on Monday at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 132 Peters Run Rd. Wheeling, WV 26003.