Richard Kraus

Richard G. Kraus, 80, of Connoquenessing Township, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Born Aug. 31, 1940, in Millvale, he was the son of the late George Kraus and Leona Reitlinger Kraus.

Richard was a graduate of Mars High School. He was a lifetime employee of Marburger Farm Dairy. He was also a lifetime member of the Hungarian Beneficial Society Social Club of Zelienople. Richard was an avid fan of the Steelers. Above all, he was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Kelly Swedish of Cranberry Township, James (Lori) Beining of Seminole, Fla., Terry (Kim) Beining of Pittsburgh, Michael (Kim) Beining of Zelienople, and Cindy Beining Stemberger of Gibsonia; four grandsons and six granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; his brother, Dennis (Donna) Kraus of Glenshaw; and his beloved dog, Holly.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Carol “Mimi” Kraus, who passed away on Feb. 10, 2020; his daughter, Pam Kraus; his sister, Patricia Eckenrode; and his son-in-law, Sean Martin Swedish.

Kraus — Friends of Richard G. Kraus, who died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, will be received from 12 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Boylan Funeral Home, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

Richard will be laid to rest at English Lutheran Church Cemetery in Zelienople.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.