Dr. Charles D. Rice
January 21, 1935 - August 10, 2025
Visitation: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 5-7 pm; Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township
Service: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10 am; Divine Grace Parish, St. Ferdinand Church
Dr. Charles Rice, Professor of Emeritus of Slippery Rock University passed away on August 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife Ann Liedel-Rice of 50 years and his two benevolent daughters, Amy Miller (Scott) and Beth Clegg (Bill). Chuck was a compassionate grandad who adored Sophia as his only grandchild.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Edison & Pearl Rice, his oldest daughter Ellen Rice Carfano (Kevin), his first wife, mother of his children, Margaret Black. Chuck is survived by a nephew and numerous nieces and countless friends.
Chuck enlisted and proudly served his country in the U.S.
Air Force during the end of the Korean War. He had a lust for learning and earned his B.A. in Education at Clarion University, M.Ed. at the University of Indiana and a Ph. D at the University of Pittsburgh.
He enjoyed teaching and counseling his students. He was an esteemed educator who promoted high standards. His unconditional love enabled students to feel safe in becoming a fully competent educator.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday from 5-7 pm at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 am at Divine Grace Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. Interment will follow at Holy Savior Cemetery.
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