Laurie Anne Mease, 44, of Vienna, VA, died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at the Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA.

Born in Reading, PA, on July 11, 1982, she was a daughter of Robert W. and Christine M. (Grundza) Mease of Myerstown. She was a 2000 graduate of ELCO High School, a 2004 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Dickinson College, where she received her bachelor’s degree in International Business and Spanish, and a 2010 graduate of George Washington University, where she received her master’s degree in International Trade and Investment Policy and a graduate certificate in Latin America and Hemispheric Studies. Laurie was employed as an International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Textiles and Apparel, Washington, D.C., for 22 years.

She was kindhearted and loved helping others. She was an avid reader. She loved to crochet stuffed animals and blankets and donated them to Inova’s Life with Cancer or other organizations that requested them. She loved sci-fi, particularly Baby Yoda of the Mandalorian Series. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also a passionate supporter of Penn State football, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Eagles.

In addition to her parents, Laurie is survived by her brother, Michael Robert Mease, of Ranson, WV; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church, 188 W. McKinley Ave., Myerstown, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Myerstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation via komen.org; or the American Cancer Society via 1-800-227-2345 or cancer.org.

Grose Funeral Home has been serving Myerstown area families for years. We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come.