Barry J. Rice

Barry J. Rice Barry J. Rice, 57, of 21462 Erie St., Saegertown, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2006 unexpectedly at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville, Pa. Mr. Rice was born in Natrona Heights, Pa. on February 19, 1949, the son of James and Wilma (Mason) Rice. On August 11, 1973 he married Debra (Bahr) Rice. He retired after 30 years with the State Attorney General's Office. Following his retirement, he created his own business, Bear Investigative Services. He loved spending time with family and friends. Barry enjoyed fishing, landscaping and overall helping others. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Debra; a son, Major Mason J. Rice, United States Army, and his wife, Emily, and their son, Walker; a daughter, Nadene Wallace, and her husband, Jason; his parents, James and Wilma Rice; a sister, Luann Deirkart, and her husband, Tim; and an uncle, Lawrence Wetzel. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hunter Funeral Home, 330 Broad St., Saegertown, Pa. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.