Pauline F. Straus, 91, of Bern Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in the Laurel Center. She was the wife of Norman L. Straus, who died July 2, 2017.
Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Maude (Miller) Borrell. Pauline graduated from Kutztown High School. She was a member of Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bern Twp. Pauline enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Pauline is survived by her children: Michael L. Strause, husband of Kathy E. (Stortz) Strause, Bern Twp.; Christine L. (Straus), wife of Richard J. Gruber, Bern Twp.; and Debra L. (Straus), wife of Wayne B. Kennedy, Columbia; three grandchildren: Aaron Kennedy, Austin Kennedy and Rebecca Straus; and two great-grandchildren: Emma and Eli Kennedy. She is also survived by one sister: Anna (Borrell) Schappell, Topton. Pauline was predeceased by brothers: Milton, Stewart, George, Allen and James Borrell.
Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am from Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church, 820 West Leesport Road, Leesport. Burial will follow in Bern Cemetery, Bern Twp. A visitation with the family will be held in the church Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church, 820 West Leesport Road, Leesport, PA 19533 or Northern Berks EMS, P.O. Box 622, Leesport, PA 19533. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.