Janice M. Kraus, 80, of Red Bank, died on Thursday, February 1.

Janice was born in Staten Island to the late Marian and Charles Edwin Stannard. She lived in Staten Island and Lake Hopatcong in her youth.  After marrying Paul John Kraus, she settled in Holmdel where she lived for many years and raised her two children, Paul Jr. and Christian, before finally moving to Red Bank.

Janice was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading James Paterson books. She was also an amazing cook, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and a great dancer. Janice was very resourceful and even made her own clothing. She was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for many years.

Janice was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She was thoughtful, generous, kind, and very gentle in nature. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by her husband, sons, niece Lisa Blancato, nephews David and Peter Kraus and four grandchildren.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 10 from 3pm – 6pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A funeral home service will be offered at 6pm.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Janice’s family asks with gratitude that donations in her memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Janice, please visit her page of tribute at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.