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The Allentown Rescue Mission Pays Tribute to a Long-Time Friend
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(ALLENTOWN, PA) – The Allentown Rescue Mission last week honored a long-time volunteer and friend
of the Mission, Frances Kryzan, who recently passed away. Fran faithfully volunteered in the Mission’s
kitchen and supported all the men she served on the food line.
Frances volunteered at the Allentown Rescue Mission along with other members of the Outreach
Committee at St. Francis of Assisi Church of Allentown. The group, which Fran helped originate, has
served meals, usually chili, once every three months for over 15 years. Fran lovingly became known as
the “Chili Lady” of the Allentown Rescue Mission.
Food Service Manager and former client of the Allentown Rescue Mission, Francisco Ortiz, bonded with
Frances the first time they met. Frances approached Francisco while volunteering in his kitchen and
asked if he liked to be called “Fran” because people called her “Fran” too. The two immediately shared
a bond and friendship that lasted until her death.
When asked about Frances, Francisco said, “When Fran found out that I was a former client, she became
my biggest fan, always supporting and encouraging me. In the kitchen, she was a spark plug. She
energized the entire place. I will miss my friend.”
Last week, Joanne Kalny, Michelle Evans, Shirley Hafer, and Joan Webre served chili for the men at the
Mission in Fran’s honor. The ladies agreed Fran likely dialed up all her friends in heaven to look down on
her day at the Mission
of the Mission, Frances Kryzan, who recently passed away. Fran faithfully volunteered in the Mission’s
kitchen and supported all the men she served on the food line.
Frances volunteered at the Allentown Rescue Mission along with other members of the Outreach
Committee at St. Francis of Assisi Church of Allentown. The group, which Fran helped originate, has
served meals, usually chili, once every three months for over 15 years. Fran lovingly became known as
the “Chili Lady” of the Allentown Rescue Mission.
Food Service Manager and former client of the Allentown Rescue Mission, Francisco Ortiz, bonded with
Frances the first time they met. Frances approached Francisco while volunteering in his kitchen and
asked if he liked to be called “Fran” because people called her “Fran” too. The two immediately shared
a bond and friendship that lasted until her death.
When asked about Frances, Francisco said, “When Fran found out that I was a former client, she became
my biggest fan, always supporting and encouraging me. In the kitchen, she was a spark plug. She
energized the entire place. I will miss my friend.”
Last week, Joanne Kalny, Michelle Evans, Shirley Hafer, and Joan Webre served chili for the men at the
Mission in Fran’s honor. The ladies agreed Fran likely dialed up all her friends in heaven to look down on
her day at the Mission
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