Apr 12, 2018

Ramona F. Rice, 89, of Marianna, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2018, in her home.

She was born September 27, 1928, in Washington, a daughter of the late Allen and Carmen Fish.

Ramona attended Washington schools and was a homemaker.

A member of Moose Lodge in Washington, she enjoyed spending time with her family and beloved grandchildren. She enjoyed country living and spending time on the family farm.

On January 9, 1949, she married John Albert Rice, who passed away February 23, 2011.

Surviving are a son, John R. Rice of Eighty Four; a daughter, Cheryl (Steve) Deditch of Marianna; five grandchildren, Brian Rice (Jessie), Amy Martin, Gregory Deditch (Tasha), Eric Deditch (Michelle) and Scott Deditch; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Deceased are her siblings, Harriett Davis, George A. Fish, Margaret Yoders, Florence Fender, Elsie Henderson and Carl W. Fish.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 16, with the Rev. Sue Petritis officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Pine Cemetery.