Elaine S. (Clauser) Krause

Elaine S. Krause
September 21, 2025

Elaine S. Krause, 95, of Lexington St., Harrisburg, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at home.

Born on January 10, 1930 in Wayne Twp., she was a daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Luella Schaller Clauser.

She was a 1947 graduate of Cressona High School.

Elaine enjoyed ceramics, knitting, crocheting and baking.  She was a die-hard Philadelphia Phillies Fan.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Auburn, where she was involved in the Friendly Circle and served on the search committee.  She had also been a member of TOPS.  

Preceding her in death were her husband, Lewis S. Krause; a granddaughter, Jennifer; a sister, Jeannette Krammes and two brothers, Paul Jr. and Herman Clauser.

Surviving are two sons, Lewis II and wife Luana Krause of Cheyenne, WY, Kevin and wife Marsha Krause of Harrisburg; a  daughter, Barbara Leete of Harrisburg; 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Lindsey, Stephanie, Nathan, Lewis III, and Lucas; 7 great grandchildren, James, Nessa, Lily, Connor, Ethan, Joshua and Brittany; 3 great great grandchildren, Genesis, Ayven and Adalynn; a sister, Fern Krause; a brother, Richard and wife Linda Clauser; a sister-in-law, Nancy Clauser, all of Schuylkill Haven; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1235 Summer Hill Rd., Auburn with Pastor Ken McDowell officiating. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will follow in the Summer Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1235 Summer Hill Rd., Auburn, PA 17922 in her memory. 

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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