Grace I. Rice
September 9, 2016
Grace I. Rice, 92, formerly of New Bloomfield went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Holy Spirit Hospital. Born March 13, 1924 in New Bloomfield, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Carrie (Myers) Hartzell. She was a member of Snyder's United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was involved in many church activities. She had been employed by the former Frownfelter' Greenhouse and the Duncannon Dress Co. She enjoyed baking, bingo and playing cards. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Sheaffer of Millerstown and Lyndia Jones of Duncannon. A sister, Mary Kitner of Shermans Dale and daughter in law Helen Rice. She was preceded in death by a son, "Pete" Rice Jr., brother Melvin Hartzell, 3 sisters, Vivian Barrick, Ruby Strawser and Lillian Hoffman. Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, September 12, 2016 in Snyder's United Methodist Church. Rev. William Pipp will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. The Boyer Family is honored to handle the arrangements for the Rice Family.
Grace I. Rice, 92, formerly of New Bloomfield went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Holy Spirit Hospital. Born March 13, 1924 in New Bloomfield, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Carrie (Myers) Hartzell. She... View Obituary & Service Information