Mary A. Kraus passed away on September 20, 2018 She was 85. Born in Newark she was raised in Kearny then lived in Union and Manahawkin. Visiting will be on Monday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny. Mass Tuesday 10:00 a.m. in St. Cecilias Church and entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mary worked as a claims examiner for The Prudential for many years prior to her retirement.
Mary was the mother of Thomas McShane (Ann), Mary McShane-Hagman (Thomas), Brian McShane (Imelda), Patricia McShane-Pettigrew (Michael) and the late Margie McShane. She was also the grandmother of Erin, Kristina, Brian, Joseph, Anthony, Samantha, Michael and the late Thomas C. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Dimmack.