Ronald W. Strause

Ronald W. Strause, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, on August 18, 1936, he was a son of the late Roy and Alma (Behm) Strause.

Ron was the husband of Sandra (Herring) Strause, to whom he had been married for 32 years.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and served in the US Navy.

He retired from Omnova Solutions where he worked as a section leader.

Ron was a member of the Auburn VFW, Rainbow Fire Company and enjoyed golfing.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by a son Steven Strause (Cindy), siblings Marie and Harold “Bud” Strause.

Ron is survived by his wife Sandra, sons: William Strause, husband of Michelle, Schuylkill Haven and Scott Strause, Kaska; granddaughters Stephanie and Michala; a sister Joan, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with the arrangements.