Vita Marie Rice
September 6, 1929 ~ January 8, 2018
Vita Marie Rice, 88, of Follansbee, WV, formerly of Weirton, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 in the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH. She was born September 6, 1929 in Weirton, the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucy Minco Licause. She was also preceded in death by her sons Eugene and Robert Rice.
For 25 years, Vita worked as a waitress at the former Elby’s in Weirton. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Vita is survived by her sons John (Patty) Rice all of Weirton and Thomas (Diane) Rice of Santa Barbara, CA; daughters Nancy (Nick) Rojak of Weirton, Shirley (Kim) Skinner of Alabama and Mary (Reed) Grabow of California; brothers Joseph Licause of Weirton and Anthony Lucas of Steubenville, OH; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law Peggy Rice.
Private visitation and funeral service will be held.
Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.
I am so sorry to hear about Vita. My mother, Lorraine, and her where such good friends from high school up. I have always loved Vita and I am sure she is rejoicing with the Lord. My prayers and thoughts to all of her family Jaynie Heintz Arango
Rice FAMILY: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m sure it’s hard enough just trying to heal from Eugene and now your sweet mom. May God truly help you through this painful journey. I am so sorry.
Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You are in my prayers.
Just found this out . What a beautiful Ladie ! ! She welcomed me into her home when I was a young child and treated me like family ! I am so very sorry for your loss !
Don Marziale
To all
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have many wonderful memories at your home and your sweet mother. I had just recently heard of Eugene as well, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of the passing on of your Mom. She was a friend of my mother-in-law, Marge Krensavage, who passed many years ago. Vita would very often come and visit while I was there and we would play cards. She was a very sweet and loving lady. May your memories of her bring you pleace.
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I didn’t know about Eugene and Thomas either. So sad to hear. They were all great people. My sincere condolences.