Murriel A. Rice, 78, and a resident of 112 Bunner Street in Oswego, passed away Sunday morning, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Murriel was born in Bundyville, the daughter of the late Harrison and Cora (Bryant) Spaulding. She was a life resident of the area.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed, for many years, as the bookkeeper with the Rice Disposal Service. She was the former owner of East Ave. Liquors in Oswego. She had also worked as a cashier for Oley's East convenience store and, for many years, had been a babysitter for many area children.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, George R. Rice of Oswego; three sons, David A. (Brenda) Rice of Oswego, Edward R. (Mary Jean) Rice of Oswego, and Kenneth F. (Crystal) Rice of Oswego; two grandchildren, Stephanie Rice of Oswego, and Stacey Rice of Albany; a sister, Ellen Richards of Oswego; and several nieces and nephews, including Diane (Gene) Longley of Sterling, with whom she was especially close.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Esther Moore, Marion Guernsey, and Dorothy Vickery.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Wednesday, at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Rural Cemetery

Calling hours will be held from 2:00 to 4:00, and 7:30 to 9:00 Tuesday, at the funeral home on 112 East Second Street in Oswego.