Mary Ann Rice, 83, of Cato, passed away Monday, January 09, 2023. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Michael Bednar and Veronica Trachimowicz Bednar. Prior to retirement she was employed at Carrier Corporation in Syracuse as an Accountant. She enjoyed her family, crocheting, needle work, and was known to make the worlds best perogies.

She is predeceased by her husband, Curtis D. Rice, brother, Michael Bednar.

Survived by her children, Wendy (Adam) Bischof of CT, and Christopher (Kellie) Rice of Cato, grandchildren, Zachary Rice, Brooke Rice, Aleia Bischof, Trevor Bischof, 5 step grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Saturday, January 14, 11:00-1:00 with a service at 1:00 at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato. For those wishing to make contributions in Mary Ann's name they may do so to St. Jude's Children's, Hospital, stjude.org, or the Wounded Warrior Project,

https://support.Woundedwarriorproject.org .

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