Harold
Harold Rice
d. August 20, 2011
Harold B. Rice, 91, Mifflinburg
In celebration of the life of Harold Burton Rice, of Mifflinburg, PA formerly Jersey Shore, PA, we sadly announce his death at the age of 91, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Riverwoods Senior Living Community, Lewisburg, PA. He was born on May 22, 1920 in Lehman, PA son of the late Florence Amelia Gregory and Alfred Warren Rice.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Susan Dudley Palmer Rice. He is survived by Marjorie Ruth Hall Rice (nee Nichols), married June 2005, and his four daughters: Ellen R. Carey (Joseph) of Montoursville, PA, Sally R. Sorber (William) of Corning, NY, Susan E. Wenner (Stephen C.) of Mifflinburg, PA, and Marjorie A. Wonderlich (David) of South Williamsport, PA. His extended family includes his family by marriage, Christopher W. Hall, Carol A Hall, and Cynthia J. Hall. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive him.
He retired from farming in the Jersey Shore area in 1979 and enjoyed traveling extensively throughout all 50 states. He was active in the Jersey School Authority, PA Potato Growers Association, the Methodist churches where he lived and volunteered in numerous local community organizations. He also served on the board of directors of Briar Creek Mutual Insurance Co. for many years. He was a loving and generous man who will be sorely missed.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 27th at the Mifflinburg United Methodist Church, 279 Market St, with Rev. Ronald Warfle, officiating.
Interment will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery, at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harold's name to either the First United Methodist Church, 236 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740 or Mifflinburg United Methodist Church, 279 Market St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.
In celebration of the life of Harold Burton Rice, of Mifflinburg, PA formerly Jersey Shore, PA, we sadly announce his death at the age of 91, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Riverwoods Senior Living Community, Lewisburg, PA. He was born on May 22, 1920 in Lehman, PA son of the late Florence Amelia Gregory and Alfred Warren Rice.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Susan Dudley Palmer Rice. He is survived by Marjorie Ruth Hall Rice (nee Nichols), married June 2005, and his four daughters: Ellen R. Carey (Joseph) of Montoursville, PA, Sally R. Sorber (William) of Corning, NY, Susan E. Wenner (Stephen C.) of Mifflinburg, PA, and Marjorie A. Wonderlich (David) of South Williamsport, PA. His extended family includes his family by marriage, Christopher W. Hall, Carol A Hall, and Cynthia J. Hall. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive him.
He retired from farming in the Jersey Shore area in 1979 and enjoyed traveling extensively throughout all 50 states. He was active in the Jersey School Authority, PA Potato Growers Association, the Methodist churches where he lived and volunteered in numerous local community organizations. He also served on the board of directors of Briar Creek Mutual Insurance Co. for many years. He was a loving and generous man who will be sorely missed.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 27th at the Mifflinburg United Methodist Church, 279 Market St, with Rev. Ronald Warfle, officiating.
Interment will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery, at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harold's name to either the First United Methodist Church, 236 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740 or Mifflinburg United Methodist Church, 279 Market St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.
Service Details
Saturday, August 27th, 2011, 10:00am, Mifflinburg United Methodist Church
Interment Details
Jersey Shore Cemetery
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