Laura Kolarz-Jozewicz

1954 - 2025

Laura Kolarz-Jozewicz passed away peacefully at home in Raleigh on September 17th, 2025. She was born on March 19th,1954 in Poland, to the late Helena and Stanislaw Kolarz. She spent her childhood and early adult life in Szczecin, Poland.

Laura graduated summa cum laude from medical school in Poland in 1979 and was board certified in neurology in 1982. She moved to the United States in 1985 with her husband and son and settled in Chapel Hill. She received her American board certifications in neurology and sleep medicine and worked in her private practice in Raleigh for over 30 years. Laura retired in 2024 due to deteriorating health.

Laura was an exceptional and incredibly energetic woman. She lived her life to the fullest whether in her work or free time. Regardless of any obstacles, she always fought to ensure the best possible outcomes for her patients. While providing neurology consultations at all major area hospitals she worked pro-bono for uninsured patients. As a sole woman business owner in a challenging career, she always advocated for women's advancement.

In her free time, Laura loved travel, swimming, scuba diving, walking, hiking, skiing and sailing. She traveled extensively across all seven continents, swimming and diving in seas and oceans around the world. Most of all, Laura loved spending time in Emerald Isle.

Laura is survived by her husband of 44 years, Wojciech Jozewicz, her son Michal Jozewicz and his partner Cathy Firpo, her sister Anna Bielewska, niece Kasia Kotfis and her family, nephew Marcin Bielewski and numerous close relatives in Poland.

A funeral service and reception will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 940 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC on October 16th at 10:30 AM. She will be inurned on the church grounds. Condolences can be made at www.hallwynne.com, under obituaries.