Joan E. Stepien Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2026, at the age of 88, Joan E. Stepien of Syracuse, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joan had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Joan may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Chrostowski and Anne Chrostowski. She is survived by: her husband Henry Stepien; her daughters, Valerie Austin (Terry) and Julie Thompson (Michael); her grandchildren, Patrick Austin (Amanda), Kim Austin, Paul Thompson (Alexis) and Kristi Rinaldi (Marcus); and her brother Kenneth Chrostowski (Diane). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
