Barbara E. Rice, 76, of Salisbury Township died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at her residence. She was the wife of the late David C. Rice, who died Dec. 29, 2010. She was born in Norton Township, Michigan on July 16, 1938 to Orval and Agnes (Jedrezak) Welch. Barbara worked as a sales clerk at the former Woolworths, Allentown for 20 years. She was dedicated to raising her children, and enjoyed gardening, baking and shopping.
SURVIVORS
Children: David J. (Erna) Rice of Hellertown, Kathy L. (Ronald R.) Wirth of Allentown, Kristine K. (Randy R.) Salverio of Hellertown, Karen R. Thomas of Bethlehem; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter: Debra A. Shannon (died June 11, 2015) and several siblings.
SERVICE
Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.
