Thomas Brice, 83, dies

Columbus, OH — Thomas A. Brice, 83, of Plumville, Pa., died June 30, 2023, at Indiana (Pa.) Regional Medical Center.

He was born on April 21, 1940, in Towanda, Pa., the son of the late Clyde and Pauline Brice. He grew up in Dayton, Pa., and graduated from Grove City College in 1962.

Mr. Brice began his career at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, then returned to Plumville in 1964 to manage Douds of Plumville furniture store, where he remained until he retired. He was a harness racing enthusiast and an active horse owner with his longtime friend and partner, Ed Receski, having owned and/or bred 44 Standardbreds.

Mr. Brice is survived by his wife of 61 years, Priscilla; children, Todd (Lonie), Lori Gradwell (Doug), Bart (Kristine) and Heather Delaney (Tom); 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, David.

There will be no visitation. A private funeral service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Plumville with interment to follow at the Smicksburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Plumville, 168 Main Street, Plumville, PA 16246.

Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., of Homer City, Pa., are in charge of arrangements.

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