JERSEY SHORE - Alberta J. "Bert" (Hersh) Rice, 79,  died on Friday, April 01, 2016 at the Jersey Shore Hospital.

She was married on May 1, 1955 to Stewart A. Rice, who survives, and they have celebrated 60 years as husband and wife.

Alberta was born on June 30, 1936 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late Merle F. and Adeline (Nichols) Hersh.  She graduated from Jersey Shore High School, class of 1954.  She was a dedicated homemaker and attended the Mountain View Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Jersey Shore.  She was a kitchen manager at the Walnut Street Christian School and enjoyed computer classes.  She was very family oriented.

In addition to her husband Stewart, she is survived by one son; Howard F. Rice (Cheryl A.) of Jersey Shore, one daughter; Jean M. Rice (Constance A.) of S. Williamsport, two grandchildren; Brian F. Rice and Angela M. Rice, four great-grandchildren; JoRay A. Griffiths, Corbin F. Rice, Isaac B. Rice and Jasmine M. Rice, one brother; Warren F. Hersh (Donna) of Harrisonburg, VA and one sister; Helen Beaver of Watsontown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Yvonne Blakely, Eva Harer and Alice DeLong.

There will be a public viewing 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Ltd., 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore where the funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m.  The Reverend George C. Grossman will officiate the service.  Burial will follow in the Woodward Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain View Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1515 Cemetery St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740.