Sister Colman Krise RSM

DALLAS — Sister Colman Krise, RSM, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died on Monday Dec. 12, 2022, at the Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.

Sister Colman was born in Chest Springs, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Mae Hollen Krise. She graduated from Patton High School in St. Augustine, Pa., and received her degree in Elementary Education from College Misericordia. She also studied Theology at St. Francis College in Loretto, Pa.

Sister Colman entered the Sisters of Mercy in Dallas on Sept. 8, 1945, and professed her vows on March 12, 1948. She served in the ministry of education in the dioceses of Altoona-Johnstown, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh and Scranton. Sr. Colman also taught in Guyana, South America for five years, and often recalled those years with great delight. While there, she lived among the native Amerindian people, and often had challenging travel experiences by jeep and by boat.

Upon returning to Pennsylvania, she became the coordinator of religious education for five parishes in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese. In 1999, Sr. Colman received the Prince Gallitzin Cross Award from the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, for her earlier work of serving as religious education coordinator for five parishes in the Diocese.

Subsequent ministries included sisters coordinator at both McAuley Hall in Cresson, and Mercy Center, Dallas, where she was also the assistant administrator.

In recent years, Sister was an active member in the ministry of prayer and presence at Mercy Center, Dallas.

Sister Colman was an avid reader, loved nature, and also enjoyed puzzles and card playing. She always looked forward to her summer vacations in the Poconos, and travels to other parts of the country. Her warm and loving family were her special treasure and she cherished family gatherings, especially the annual Krise reunion and holiday gatherings. She will be remembered for her deep sense of caring, her joyful spirit and her warm hospitality.

Sister Colman is survived by her sisters: Mary Jane Lauer-Adams, Jean Wirfel, Joan Rossman; and brothers: Donald, Leonard (Shirley), Gerald, Patrick (Jean), Thomas (Grace); and the Sisters of Mercy.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Verda Britton; and her brothers: Louis, George, Robert and James.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 17, at Mercy Center Chapel, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the chapel.

Interment services will be Monday, December 19, at St. Augustine Cemetery, Dysart. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall. Condolences can be sent to: eblakecollins.com.