Janet M. Rice, 78, of Strasburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Arbor View in Willow Valley. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. and Miriam Barley Book. Her husband of 53 years Franklin J. "Pete" Rice died in 2009.

A graduate of the former Lampeter High School, Janet worked on the private car "Paradise" located at the Strasburg Railroad and as a crossing guard for Lampeter-Strasburg School District. She was a member Wesley United Methodist Church, Strasburg, and the former ladies auxiliary of Paul R. Strubel VFW Post #8710. Janet enjoyed L-S High School sports, Penn State football, reading, vacationing in Wildwood Crest and going out to eat. She had served as a Girl Scout leader and as president of the L-S Band Booster Club. A real animal lover, she was especially fond of her grand-dogs and grand-kitties.

Janet is survived by three children, Kay Graybill, Carol A. Rice and James, husband of Pam Shaub Rice, all of Strasburg; four granddaughters, Amanda E. Graybill, Lindsey A. Graybill, Laura A. Teaman and Katelyn M. Rice; and her brother Ira "Bud", husband of Grace Reese Book of Willow Street. Janet was preceded in death by her son-in-law Martin "Marty" Graybill, Jr. in 2011.

A Memorial Service will be held 12 PM Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 40 W. Main St., Strasburg, with The Rev. Timothy J. Patterson officiating. Friends may greet the family on Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM at church. Private Interment in Strasburg Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org . To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100