Helen M. (Hess) Craul, 86, of Strasburg, went to be with her Lord “forever and ever” on Monday afternoon, February 18, 2013.
She was married 59 years to Gene L. Craul. Born in Conestoga Twp., she was the daughter of the late Amos H. and Mary Eshleman Hess.
Helen had worked for S. Clyde Weaver’s for 28 years. She was a member of the Willow Street Mennonite Church and Sewing Circle. Helen had been a member of Farm Women Society 22 and enjoyed reading, gardening, and watching the Phillies. .
Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Rachel wife of Robert Lind of Newberg, OR, Phyllis wife of Ray Brubaker of Quarryville, and Brenda wife of Mark Lausch of Lititz; a son, Kenneth husband of Nancy Stoltzfus Craul of Strasburg; 12 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren ; 11 great grandchildren; and three brothers, Walter Hess of Quarryville, David husband of Betty Hess of Willow Street, and Melvin Hess of Conestoga. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Anna Ruth Hess, Ida Hostettler, Catherine Good, Suie Hammer and Grace Groff.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, PA with the Rev. Joe Sherer and Rev. Robert Breneman officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Craul’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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PJ
My husband and I would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of your beloved Helen. We wanted to share with you comfort from God’s Word found in John 5::28,29. Here we are given the wonderful hope of the ressurection of our dear loved ones. The God of comfort also reassures us that he is is near to those broken at heart and to those crushed in spirit he saves. (Psalms 34:18) May you draw comfort from the many loving memories you all made and shared together, cherish them in your hearts always, and her memory will live on in each and every one of you who knew and loved her. Take care of yourselves and each other, during this very difficult time.
Bev and Jim
Ken, Nancy and Family:
We are thinking of you at this most difficult time in your lives. Praying for peace and comfort and sending you our heartfelt sympathy!
Kris Hebensberger
I pray our loving God comforts you Brenda and your family at this time.I was so sorry to read of your loss.She is with The Lord! And you’ll see her again.Thinking of you,Kris Hebensberger & Son
Cindy Good
Brenda & family,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May God’s love comfort you during this time.