Lillian M. Stopper, 98, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 11, 2022. Lovingly awaiting his brown eyed girl was her husband of 68 years, James H. Stopper, who died Jan. 1, 2012.

She was born in Williamsport on Feb. 3, 1924, a daughter of Jerry and Teresa (Casale) Cioffi.

Lillian had been employed by the State Athletic Commission, in the finance department of Williamsport Hospital and retired as the office manager at Dept. of Environmental Resources at the State Forestry Dept. She was also a member of Mater Church, Williamsport.

She enjoyed dancing, crafting, walking, traveling, playing bridge, collecting recipes, writing poetry, planting flowers, canning fruits and vegetables from her garden, hosting dinner parties, and spending time with dear friends who richly blessed her life. She was a gourmet cook and baker who specialized in Italian cuisine. She was a devoted and nurturing mother who cherished time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her heart with love and happiness and she was fully vested in their lives. She especially loved cheering them on at numerous athletic events. She was recently blessed with the birth of a great-great-granddaughter.

She was a member of the Amity Club of Williamsport. She volunteered at St. Anthony's soup kitchen.

She exemplified kindness in her personal life and enjoyed blessing others with random acts of kindness. Her kind heart and presence will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Lillian is survived by her children, Diane (David) Brown of Lewisburg, James (Diana) Stopper of Apex, N.C.; grandchildren, Jimmy (Tiffany) Stopper, John Stopper, Lindsay (Justin) Pawling, Adam Brown; great-grandchildren, Emma Grace (A.J.) Pitts, Luke, Nathanael, Seth and Caleb Stopper, Noah, Gabriel, Mason Leah Pawling; and a great-great-granddaughter, Avalynn Pitts.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred M. Cioffi; and sisters, Rita A. Border and Adeline M. "Addie" Curchoe.

The family will receive family and friends from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. William Corcoran officiating.

Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of RiverWoods and Elmcroft for the compassionate care provided to their mother.

The family deeply appreciates the visits, cards, and spiritual support from the Caring Community of Sacred Heart Church, Lewisburg.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggest memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lillian Stopper to Christ Wesleyan Church, 363 Stamm Road, Milton, PA 17747. Please designate "Relief for Ukraine" in the memo section of the check.

Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with handling arrangements, please visit www.crousefuneralhome.com to sign a register book or share a memory.