Search by Name

Search by Name

Sister Mary Joan Rice

FUNERAL HOME

Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home

532 E. Main Street

Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Mary Rice Obituary

Sister Mary Joan Rice, Religious of the Assumption, died July 1, 2018, at St. Mary’s Manor, Lansdale, PA. She was in the 87th year of her life and the 59th year of her religious consecration. A graduate of Little Flower High School, Chestnut Hill College and Villanova University, Sister spent her life in education in Philadelphia and in the Archdiocese of Miami. Her last apostolic engagement was as academic advisor at Chestnut Hill College. Devoted sister of the late Robert Rice and loving aunt of, Kathleen M. Rice, Thomas G. Rice (Emily), Robert C. Rice (Kim), William E. Rice (Nadia), Joseph P. Rice (Lori), Daniel J. Rice (Eileen), and Kristine M. Rice as well as many more great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday, July 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 East Main Street, Lansdale, PA and Friday, July 6 from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA followed by a celebration of the Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 a.m. Contributions to Sr. Mary Joan’s memory can be made to the Religious of the Assumption. Online: http://assumptionsisters.org/donate.

Published by The Reporter from Jul. 3 to Jul. 4, 2018.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Rice

Sponsored by TheReporterOnline.com.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Dear Assumption Sisters, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Sr. Mary Joan. I have so many memories of her welcoming my mother and me to the community at Bowman. May she rest in peace; peace to all of you.

Monica Glick - Lancaster, PA

July 22, 2018

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Mary Rice's name

Memorial Events
for Mary Rice

Jul

5

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home

532 E. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446

Jul

6

Viewing

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Stanislaus Church,

51 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA

Jul

6

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Stanislaus Church

51 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA

Funeral services provided by:

Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home

532 E. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446

How to support Mary's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Mary Rice's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more