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1950
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2026
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Pauline Stopper Obituary
Pauline D. Stopper, 75, of Schnecksville, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. She was the life-long companion of Lee A. Schaeffer of Mertztown. Born in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pauline was the daughter of the late Clarence A. and Verna Frances (Reidy) Stopper. A graduate of Bloomsburg University, Pauline was employed as a speech therapist at Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 in Schnecksville and Northwestern Lehigh School District for 42 years before retiring.
Pauline enjoyed many outdoor activities including gardening and sailing. She was an avid skier and was a member of the Blue Mountain National Ski Patrol for 30 years.
Survivors: In addition to her companion, Lee; sisters, Sister Verna Marie Stopper, Sister Mary Clare Stopper, Antonette Herrick (Weston), Frances R. Kubick, Barbara Estabrook (Bart), Lorraine M. Stopper, Audrey Hoffman (Gerald), Cecelia Frey (James); brother, Charles Stopper (Sue); predeceased by siblings, Bernard A. Stopper, Mary Jo Cillo, David Stopper.
Service: Private and at the convenience of the family. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project Roundtable c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Memories and Condolences
for Pauline Stopper
Roby Lukens
February 9, 2026
Such a beautiful person. I feel very lucky to have gotten to ski with her and lee for many years. We have missed her and lee this year. Hard to believe she is gone although we will remember her and her kindness and wit forever. God bless lee and Pauline's family and friends.
David Saam
February 9, 2026
A wonderful fellow skier and friend. I only knew Pauline a short time but it seemed like years, will miss your friendship.
Tom Krause
February 2, 2026
Pauline was a very positive helpful person. I sailed & raced sunfish with her & Lee. Many years ago in the 90s, she sewed a heavy-duty traveling sail cover for me that is still in excellent condition. My wife, Gina, & I enjoyed our time at Leaser Lake kayaking and canoeing with her & Lee. They were an awesome couple. Pauline had a great sense of humor. It was always a pleasure to be around her. She will truly be missed. I hope her journey to heaven is fast tracked.
Hans Buckley
February 2, 2026
Pauline was always a trusted and friendly member of Blue Mountain Ski Patrol.
She was always ready to help, be it with a friendly smile and a few words and also when first aid and transport was needed on the hill.
Pauline - you will be missed amongst our ranks and we hope we can make you proud in the way we carry on as long as we can, just the way you did for so many years!
Your co-patroller and friend,
Hans Buckley and Family
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Cindy Terry
February 1, 2026
Pauline, although very quiet, was always there to help out in an emergency. One night, a school child did not make it home from Blue Mountain. Although we had to go back out and sweep for this child, through Pauline's persistence, she found the child when to another child house. She earned her "stripes" that night.
Joe Bennett
February 1, 2026
Pauline was such a consummate professional when I interacted with her on ski patrol. May this fine lady rest in peace and have the blessing of time attempt to heal her family and friend’s hearts.
Naomi Stopper
January 31, 2026
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Kathy/Glenn Bush
January 31, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Pauline was the most kind, strong and hardest working person ever!! We have many great memories skiing together and taking care of our home!! Good people and she will be missed!
Rosalie Weiss
January 31, 2026
It was a pleasure patrolling with you. You were a joy to be with. May you rest in peace. Rosalie Weiss
John Pelliciotta
January 31, 2026
RIP Pauline. Thank you for thirty years of service to NSP and the skiing public.
Craig Stocker
January 28, 2026
Rest in peace my dear friend. I enjoyed your company while patrolling tremendously.
Jennifer
January 28, 2026
I´m so sorry for your loss. She was a very caring, dedicated teacher. I worked with Pauline for many years. She taught and helped me so much. She was an advocate for not only the students on her case load but for all the students. Pauline gave 100% at school and outside of school as well. Everyday she took work home to complete on her own time.
With sincere sympathy.
Tim DeMott
January 28, 2026
So sorry to hear of Pauline's passing. I will miss our conversations on the lift and when we shared top shack duties. She was a dependable patroller and a caring person who will be missed by her patrol family. Condolences to Lee and her family.
Nick Beers
January 28, 2026
She was my speech therapist at Weisenberg Elementary. Very sweet caring and patient person. Sorry for your loss.
Angela Rimm
January 27, 2026
I worked with Pauline at Weisenberg Elementary. Her compassion and dedication to children was exemplary. I respected her huge knowledge base of how the brain processes language for comprehension. She was an advocate for children and a kind human being . I’m praying for all of those who loved her .
Jean Overstrom
January 27, 2026
Pauline was a wonderful speech teacher for Northwestern Lehigh School District. She was so dedicated and the cared deeply for the children that she taught. I enjoyed working with her and am very sad to learn of her passing. My deepest condolences to Lee and her family,
Regina Morrison
January 27, 2026
Ms. Stopper helped me with my speech when I was a student at Weisenberg Elementary. I remember her as a kind & patient person. Sending condolences to her family & friends.
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