Mary Jo Rice

Mary Jo Rice, 65 of Nemacolin, Pa., died suddenly on Sunday, July 24, 2011 in her home. She was born July 9, 1946 in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pa., a daughter of the late Arthur Elmer Rice and Ethel Leona (McWilliams) Rice Grooms. Mary Jo resided in Cumberland Township, Greene County most of her life and enjoyed working crossword puzzles, crocheting and reading. She was dedicated to her family and was loved by all who knew her. Surviving are a son, Arthur Wesley Rice and his wife, Jamie, of Nemacolin; three daughters, Regina S. Watters of Carmichaels, Nedra J. Grego and her husband, Eric, of Uniontown, Pa. and Gina M. Rice of Waynesburg, Pa.; five grandchildren, Michael Rice, T. J. Hice, Haley Hice, Brady Watters and Brooke Watters; a brother, George A. Rice, Sr. of Carmichaels; a brother-in-law, Eugene Palone of Rices Landing, Pa.; several nieces and nephews and her special pet and companion, Hercy. Deceased is a sister, Dolores "Honey" Palone. Family and friends are welcome to visit the family from 6 to 8 P. M. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, followed at 8:00 P.M. by a memorial service in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. The Rev. Bruce R. Judy will officiate.