Czeslawa Stepnowski, "Tessie" or ("Babci," as she was known to her grandchildren) 96, formerly from Strasburg, PA died at Luther Acres, Lititz, PA on Friday, February 2, 2018.She was the widow of Henry Stepnowski.Born in Zawady, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Saforyna Pzeczelska Tomaszewski.
Tessie was a survivor of the forced labor camps during World War II.Following the war, she immigrated to the United States. Tessie was grateful for this country and the life she lived here. Through it all, she never wavered or lost her faith in God.
Her life could be summed up by her love for her Lord Jesus Christ, her unwavering love for her family, and her love for the United States.
Surviving her is a daughter, Alice Mihan of Strasburg; 3 grandchildren, David H. Mihan, A. Karen (Harold) Ford, III, Adam S. (Karie) Mihan; and 6 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Howard R. Mihan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 12:30PM.
Arrangements entrusted to Murray A. Miller with Reynolds Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville, PA.To send an online note of condolence, please visit our website at reynoldsfuneralhome.net.