Maryann W. Krause, 73, of Laurys Station, North Whitehall Township, died March 12, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Rayburn R. Krause for 52 years.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Marion (Waltz) Sywenki.

She was a trimmer and matcher for the former Cross Country Clothes-Botany 500 Group, Northampton. Previously, she worked in the same capacity for the former Tama Manufacturing Company, Northampton, and as manager of the bakery/deli departments, Weis Market, Bethlehem.

She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Laurys Station.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Hans M. and his wife Stephanie of Andreas and Heinrich M. and his wife Diane of Allentown; eight grandchildren, Bryan, Andrew, Kyle, Victoria, Kevin, Samantha, Kolton and Kenzi; two great-granddaughters, Kylie and Brielle; a brother, Merritt and his wife Linda of Pennsville; two aunts; and several nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, 18059.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.