John Sr. Kraus' Obituary
John G. Kraus
Age 75, of Elizabeth, passed away on September 18, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1941, to George and Helen (Pindel) Kraus.
John is survived by his Son, John (Christine) Kraus; Grandchildren, Shannon and Evan Kraus. Sisters, Rose (the late Fred) Balestra, Arlene Kraus; Nephews, Vincent Symoniak, Stephen Symoniak, Cliff (Annette) Balestra. Finance of Joyce Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his Father, George Kraus; Mother, Helen Kraus; and widower of Jeannette Kraus.
John was a member of the Boilermakers Local #154 for 35 years. He was an avid fisherman, golfer and a dedicated Pittsburgh Sports Fan.
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday at 10am. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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