Sharon A. Krauss, 80, of Hammersley Fork, PA, passed away on May 11th, 2026 in her home.
Sharon was born in Renovo to Leo and Betty (Nesman) Hayes on October 15th, 1945. She was homemaker for many years as well was a manager in a jewelry store. She was a member of the Renovo Women’s club. She was an avid supporter of our military veterans, fire, police, ambulance associations, and our schools booster clubs. She also volunteered her time at Hunts for Healing and was a proud member of the Kettle Creek Music Festival.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 36 years, Leland Krauss of Hammersley Fork. Also surviving are her three children, Mark (Deb) Minihan of Little Italy, Shevaun (Roy Cowfer) Minihan of Troy MO, and William (Billy) (Lisa) Minihan of Farwell. She is survived by her step-daughter Caroline Krauss of Long Island NY, as well as 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and two very precious great, great grand-daughters. She is also survived by one brother, Robert Hayes of Trout Run, and 2 sisters, Ellen Hills of Avis, and Betty Jean (Reed) Morton of North Bend, many nieces and nephews.
Sharon loved spending time with her family. She supported her children in all of their crazy endeavors. She enjoyed watching and participating in her grandchildren and great grandchildren sporting, and other activities. Her family was her joy and she would defend them to anyone. Her and her husband enjoyed traveling together and having family around. She enjoyed her flowers and tending to them. She lived her life well and loved bigger. We can’t leave out her cats. She loved her cats like they were her children. She has four surviving. Katie, Polly, Daisy, and Mini
Sharon was preceded in death by both of her parents and one sister, Pamela (Steve) Richardson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the families discretion.
Memorial donations may be made to Huntsforhealing.org. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to UPMC Williamsport Hospital for all the care she received through them.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, LLC 121 W. Main St. Lock Haven, Pa 17745.
Thoughts and memories can be made at the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook Page or http://www.GedonFuneralHomes.com
