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Earleen F.

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Rice

January 23, 1964 – April 13, 2026

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Anderson Family Funeral Home

233 Keystone Ave., Cresson, PA 16630

11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Rice, Earleen F., 62, Cresson, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Born January 23, 1964, Nyack, New York, daughter of the late John W. and Patricia A. (Elig) Gorba Sr. Earleen was preceded in death by siblings, John W. Gorba Jr. and Laura A. Gorba. Survived by her children, Roseann M. (Jason) Farabaugh and James R. Rice IV; sisters, Patricia L. (Michael) McConnell, Mary E. (Steven) Gongloff, Paula J. Gorba, and Kelly J. (John) Fortney; 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Earleen graduated from Penn Cambria High School in 1982. She then went on to earn her associate’s degree. Earleen retired as a Residential Service Aide from the Ebensburg Center. In her spare time, Earleen enjoyed reading and doing word puzzles. Most importantly, Earleen cherished spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Family and friends will be received Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11a.m. - 2p.m., at the funeral home, Rev. Justin Treon celebrant. Private inurnment at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Cresson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.

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