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Laura S. (Stempien) BROWN

March 20, 1918 ~ April 17, 2015 (age 97) 97 Years Old

Laura BROWN Obituary

Laura Stempian Brown, age 97. Beloved wife for 65 years to David Charles Brown (deceased 2013) Dearest mother of Marcia Brown, Virginia Yazbeck (Wajih), Cynthia Brown, and Arthur John Brown who died in infancy. Vherished grandmother of Zosia, Antonina, and David. Dearest sister of Stephen J. Stempian, M.D. (Caroline), Mary McAndrew (Frank), Barbara Kadunc (Albert), Ellen Zhun (Peter), and Jeannie Klopp (Ralph). Beloved daughter of John Stempien and Antonina Brozyna Stempien. Devoted aunt to 26 nieces, nephews and their children. Laura graduated as an RN from St. Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing. She met David shortly after WWII at “The Blessed Corner” while waiting for a bus that took them both to their work places. Laura was a devoted mother, a loving wife, and a kind friend who endeared herself to many. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cleveland Food Bank. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 4-7 P.M. MONDAY APRIL 20 AT STROUD-LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME 95 S. FRANKLIN ST. CHAGRIN FALLS, OH. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 10 A.M. TUESDAY APRIL 21 AT ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH 496 E. WASHINGTON ST. CHAGRIN FALLS, OH. INTERMENT ALL SOULS CEMETERY CHARDON, OH.

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Services

Visitation
Monday
April 20, 2015

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Stroud~Lawrence Funeral Home
200 Industrial Parkway
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday
April 21, 2015

10:00 AM
St. Joan of Arc Church
496 East Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

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