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In Memory Of
Barbara Jean Rice
1953
2024
Barbara Jean Rice
June 26, 1953 — July 5, 2024
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Barbara Jean Rice, 71, of Mogadore, passed away on July 5, 2024. She was born in Akron on June 26, 1953 to the late Ernest and Doris {Ingold} Backus.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Darrell V. Rice.
Barbara is survived by her loving twins Jason Gooden and Jessica Neckar; grandson Nate Neckar; sister Bev Owens; nephew Jeffrey Owens.
Barbara worked as a nurse for over 40 years, and spent the last 25+ years of her career working with Dr. Stephen Heupler. Barbara never met a stranger, and her warm, magnetic personality left a lasting impression on her patients, family and friends.
All are invited to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Saturday, July 13th from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 4:00 p.m. To share a memory of Barbara or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Barbara's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Darrell V. Rice.
Barbara is survived by her loving twins Jason Gooden and Jessica Neckar; grandson Nate Neckar; sister Bev Owens; nephew Jeffrey Owens.
Barbara worked as a nurse for over 40 years, and spent the last 25+ years of her career working with Dr. Stephen Heupler. Barbara never met a stranger, and her warm, magnetic personality left a lasting impression on her patients, family and friends.
All are invited to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Saturday, July 13th from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 4:00 p.m. To share a memory of Barbara or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Barbara's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Barbara Jean Rice, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Saturday, July 13, 2024
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
131 North Canton Rd Akron, OH 44305
Service
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
131 North Canton Rd Akron, OH 44305
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