Orpha M. Krise, 92, a loving mother, grandma, grammie and servant of the Lord, of 47 Pratt Hollow, Bradford, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born April 19, 1928 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Edward R. and Viola (Robbins) Moore.
She was a 1945 graduate of Smethport High School.
On April 9, 1955 in the Church of the Nazarene, she married John W. Krise Jr., who preceded her in death on September 26, 2018.
Orpha had been employed at McCourt Label, Air-Co Speer, Dresser Manufacturing, and retired as a teachers aide for the Bradford Area School District, having worked at Lee Driver and GGB Elementary Schools.
She was a long time member of the Church of the Nazarene and served in many capacities. She was proudest serving as a Children's Sunday School Teacher. On April 30, 2006, she received the Distinguished Service Award form the Church of the Nazarene. For the past few years she attended First Wesleyan Church.
Surviving is one daughter, Lin (Bob) Carlson, of Gifford, one son, James W. (Susan) Krise, of Montoursville, six grandchildren, Jennifer (Darin) Gonzalez, Ashley Ecker, Sean Ecker, Cassie (Michael) Alcorn, Emily (James) Haywood, and Sadie (Weston Bushyeager) Krise, six great grandchildren, Makayla Alcorn, Keegan Hartzell, Caeden Alcorn, Roman Alcorn, and Adrianna Gonzalez, Kai Haywood, one sister, Phyllis Freeman, of Bradford, one sister-in-law Sue Moore of Shinglehouse, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John of 64 years, one brother George Moore, and one brother-in-law, Robert Freeman.
Friends will be received on Monday July 13, 2020, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at First Wesleyan Church, at Noon funeral services will be held with Pastor Terri Niver, Pastor officiating. Interment will be in Limestone Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired, may be made to First Wesleyan Church 692 South Kendall Ave. Bradford, PA 16701 or Shriner's Hospital.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com