John E. Rice Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John E. Rice of New Waterford, Ohio, who passed away on December 16, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Rice and Ruby Rice; and his siblings, Donna Rice, Vera Halstead, Jean Black, Joe Rice and Frank Rice.

He is survived by: his spouse Peg Rice; his children, Melanie Rice, Teresa Gould (Dave) and Mike Rice (Mary); his grandchildren, Nichole (Keenan Bolden), Renee (Eric Adkins), Joshua VanDevender (Katie Aumann), Christy Landles (John Smith), John, Ashlee and Rachel Rice; his great grandchildren, Wyatt Conrad, Kyanna Feezle and Ben Bolden; and his siblings, Janet Hendrix, Jerry Rice, Bob Rice and Tom Rice.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in John's memory to Meals on Wheels, 865 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH 44408, American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, or New Life Assembly Food Pantry, 2250 E. Western Reserve, Poland, OH 44514.