Obituary of Charlotte L. Kraus

Charlotte L. Oless Kraus, age 88, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Elmwood Gardens. She was born in Philadelphia. PA on November 28, 1927, the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Marie S. Breyer Oless. Charlotte was a graduate of Hamot School of Nursing (1948) and was employed at Hamot Hospital and various nursing homes as a RN. She was a life member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s WELCA, Hamot Hospital RN Class of 48 Nurses’ Club, Can Am Girls, and Siebenbuerger Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Melvin J. Kraus two brothers; Richard P. and George S. Oless, and one sister Jean Goodenow. She is survived by two children; Susan M. Miller (Gary) of Erie, Barbara J. Olsen (Roger) of Waterford, one brother Robert Oless (Marge) of Erie, grandchildren: Brian Miller of Erie, Julie Workman of Columbus, OH, Michael Miller of Erie, Matthew P. Olsen (Brittny) of Erie, 8 great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2216 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16502 on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for the Funeral Service. Interment Erie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Northwestern PA, 2507 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506.