Laura Jean Krause of Matamoras, Pa., passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 202,0 at home with her family by her side. She was 86.
Daughter of Raymond and Isabelle Dunlap Aumick, she was born on May 27, 1934, in Port Jervis, N.Y.
Upon Isabelle’s death Laura was raised by her loving aunt, Frances Aumick of Matamoras. Laura married Norman D. Krause on Sept. 28, 1952, and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Norman pre-deceased Laura on March 15, 2017.
Laura owned and operated Laura’s Hobby and Craft Shop in Matamoras for many years, specializing in ceramics. She was a member of The River Valley Chapter, #33, O.E.S. Above all of Laura’s accomplishments, Laura adored spending time with her grandchildren the most. She will be sadly missed.
She is survived by her sons, David Krause and his wife, Sharon, of Matamoras, Richard Krause and his wife Kathy, of Syracuse, N.Y., and Steven Krause of Milford, Pa.; sisters, June Losee of Matamoras and Rayola Warren and her husband, Bill, of Florida; beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Lawless and her husband, Chris, Jillian Krause and her husband, Derek, David Krause Jr., Katherine Ryder and her husband, Ronnie, and Megan Krause; great-grandchildren, Clara Jean and Jacob Lawless, and Viviana Krause; Goddaughter, Jane Olver Storm; former daughter-in-law, Patrice Krause; several nieces, nephews; and a host of special friends, including Anne Decker, Joan Myers, and Barbara Walters.
Laura’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Residential Hospice and all the wonderful caregivers during her illness.
Interment will take place in May 2021 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis (knight-auchmoody.com).