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KINSMAN -- Brice Oren Tricker, 94, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland.
He was born Oct. 30, 1931, in Gustavus, a son of Lawrence Otha Tricker and Marjorie Marian Sharpe Tricker.
A lifelong area resident, Brice began his journey of hard work at the age of 15, working on his Uncle Henry's farm for $1 a day, plus his board.
Following his high school graduation in 1950 from Kinsman High School, Brice joined the U.S. Navy, serving from Jan. 8, 1951, to Nov. 10, 1954. He served in the Korean War aboard the USS Gainard and the USS Stoddard as a third-class boiler tender.
On Sept. 17, 1955, he married Marjorie Ann Whitmore.
Brice went on to work for Republic Steel in Warren for 34 years until 1984. He also owned and operated Tricker Spray Service for whitewashing dairy farms. Brice also completed training for Jayco Corp. and did warranty work on RVs. He was also employed as a driver for Induction Services.
Brice was a longtime member of Kinsman Presbyterian Church, where he was active in the men's organization. He was a lifetime member of VFW 1090 in Warren and of Harry Lees American Legion Post 506 in Kinsman.
Brice loved spending time with his family and having coffee with his group of friends for the past 35 years. He enjoyed working on the antique cars he owned and tinkering with and repairing small engines, as well as just puttering around his shop. He also was an avid boater.
He is survived by his daughter, Anita Ann Curtis Bell of Cortland; his son, Brian Allen (Danielle) Tricker of Howland; two grandchildren, Bryce R. (Sarah) Tricker and Brianna M. (Benjamin) Cole; a great-granddaughter, Isabella D. Tricker; his sister, Ardell Alfonsi; and his brother, Duane Tricker, both of Kinsman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on Jan. 4, 2016; his brother, Lanny Tricker; and two sisters, Elgene Bland and Clarene Smith.
A memorial service will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., Kinsman, with calling hours from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
A private burial will be in Kinsman Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kinsman Presbyterian Church, PO Box 304, Kinsman, OH 44428; or to Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Youngstown, OH 44514.
Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, Kinsman, handled arrangements. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to thank the nurses, aides and social workers who provided comfort and care to Brice at Hospice House. We appreciated everything you did to make him comfortable. God bless you all.
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