Steve Kuzma

Founder & Co-Owner - Funeral Service Licensee

Steve was born in Bridgeport, CT and raised in Huntington. He graduated from St. Joseph High School (class of 73) in Trumbull, CT, and later from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City. Steve had worked for several Connecticut firms, including  Riverview Funeral Home in Shelton, Spadaccino & Sons in Bridgeport, Donofrio Funeral Home in New Haven, William R. McDonald in Stratford and George J. Smith Funeral Home in Milford, before moving to Charlotte 1988.

Steve had been employed with Hankins & Whittington for 10 years and managed the Williams-Dearborn Funeral Home in Matthews before venturing out in June 1997 to establish Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center. Over the years, Steve served on several committees, including Southern Connecticut Memorial Chairman for the American Cancer Society and a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree., Matthews Kiwanis Club, and the Sharon Civitan. Steve is married to the former Xie Chun of Beihai, China., and is father to Brian and Jessica Kuzma Watts.  As well as being a Grandfather.

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Robin Whitley Lancaster

Co-Owner & Funeral Director

Robin is a true North Carolinian. Born and raised in Concord, Robin graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School and worked with her father at Carolina Memorial Park, and managed the Oswalt Burial Vault Company. Robin has extensive knowledge and background in the cemetery, crematory and burial vault manufacturing Industry. She also sat on the North Carolina Cemetery Board.

Robin is married to Scott Lancaster and they have two successful daughters and three handsome grandsons. Robin is enjoying early retirement, spending time with her grandsons.

Jean Cook Johnson

Office Manager - Retired

Jean was born and raised in Charlotte. She graduated from Garinger High School and had worked in the insurance industry for many years before joining our firm in October 2000. She is a member of Morningstar Lutheran Church and an active volunteer at Hospitality House, Samaritan House and Blessed Assurance Day Care. Jeannie retired in May 2013 and enjoys her days traveling and spending time at the beach with family and friends.

Leslie Pina

Hispanic Coordinator, Office Manager

Born in Orlando Florida she has lived in charlotte for more than 10 years and comes from Mexican background. An early graduate of Penn Foster High School with a 4.0 GPA Class of 2019 was member of various clubs such as business and economics art club writing novel club and culinary. Miss Pina is currently enrolled in Fayetteville Tech Community College studying to obtain her funeral director's license.

Leslie enjoys reading a good book, crafts and helping the community. 

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Leslie Pina

Coordinadora de hispanos, Gerente de oficina

Nacida en Orlando Florida, ha vivido en Charlotte por más de 10 años y proviene de origen mexicano. Un graduado temprano de Penn Foster High School con un GPA de 4.0 clase del 2019 fue miembro de varios clubes, como el club de arte y de negocios y economía el club de novelas y club culinario. Actualmente esta inscrita en el colegio comunitario tecnologico de Fayetteville.

Leslie disfruta leyendo un buen libro, hacer manualidades y ayudar a la comunidad.

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