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JOSEPH KRAUS Obituary
Age 72, of Shaler Twp., passed peacefully at home on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was the son of Verna (Fredrick) and the late Joseph Peter Kraus; beloved husband of Josephine Frances (Hrason) Kraus, who he married June 29, 1963; loving father of Stephen Joseph (Rebecca Cunningham) Kraus; Pap Pap Joe to Wills, Olivia and Harrison; brother of David W. Kraus and Kathy Lynn Dunn; uncle to Alex Dunn; brother- in-law of Edward and Anna Marie Hrason Frketic and Joseph E. Hrason. Joe was a 1960 graduate of North Catholic High School and received his degree in business from CCAC. He worked for USX Accounts Payable for 30 years. He also worked for the PA DOC Woods Run and the PA Department of Revenue, Business Tax Division. He was a life member of the Elks and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Friends will be received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Richard Church, Richland Twp., on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment in Most Holy Savior Mausoleum, Richland Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Richard Building Fund, 3841 Dickey Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 or to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 1423 Liverpool St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
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Jerry Gorup
March 26, 2021
I remember the good times Joe and I had traveling back and forth to North Catholic High School everyday. He was a great friend during high school....he is missed by his wife and family.
Jerry Gorup
March 26, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jerry Gorup
April 9, 2014
Fran, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Butch Winschel sent me a message. Our prayers and sympathies are with you.
Butch & Carol Winschel
April 8, 2014
Fran, Carol and I want to extend our deepest sympathy at Joe's passing. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We just heard on Sunday at St. Marys.
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April 5, 2014
Fran,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and we send you our sympathy from Florida.
Karen & Tom Behr
April 2, 2014
Fran, Our condolences on the loss of your dear Joe. You and your family are in our prayers. Greg and Colleen Juran
April 2, 2014
Fran-I hope that you get this note and it finds you surrounded by loved ones-friends and family-I am just sorry that I could not be one of them today. I am sorry for the loss that you have suffered and pray that you will find peace in the love and many blessing that you two shared together. Know that you are in my prayers-as I am so sorry for your loss-
Peace-Jenn Tyner
Jay & Suzan (Krosel) Rarick
April 2, 2014
Our deepest condolences for Fran and family.
Kathy Schoeppner Kinter
April 1, 2014
Fran, my sympathy is with you and your family. May God bless you, help you thru this sad time. You will be in my prayers.
Marilan Caito
April 1, 2014
What a blessing to have a relationship like the one shared by Fran & Joe. A lifetime of family memories that will endure forever in the hearts & minds of those he loved.
Nancy and Bill McWhirter
April 1, 2014
Frannie, We are very sorry for you loss.You and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
April 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Kraus family.
Hampton Class of 60
Janice Kerrigan
April 1, 2014
A good man, a good husband, a good father and a good grandfather....Fran, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God's love will see you through ...Jan
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