Laurie Dart Schnaufer

Laurie Dart Schnaufer 74, of Walnutport, formerly of Slatington, passed away on April 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Charles W. Schnaufer. They were married for 36 years in August. Laurie was an adamant advocate who identified a need, worked tirelessly to make a difference, and always displayed kindness and compassion for those who needed and deserved her guardianship. In service of this heartfelt desire to help others, Laurie established Guardian Resource Specialist, LLC in 2010. Laurie used this platform to educate her children and grandchildren on the importance of giving back and helping those in need. Laurie set an expectation for hard work, self-accountability, living with integrity, and most importantly respect for humanity. Laurie and Charlie moved to Florida in 1987, where she achieved multiple lifelong goals with the loving support and encouragement from Charlie. She successfully co-established a domestic abuse shelter for woman, owned and operated two Assistant Living Facilities, and ran for the House of Representatives. (She received 41% of the vote). Laurie was a connoisseur of many things. Nothing more than home décor. Laurie and Charlie used her gift of designing to rehab and resell multiple homes in Pennsylvania and Florida during their life together. Laurie will be greatly missed by her family and her friends. Survivors: Husband, Charles Schnaufer, Son: Scott Dart & Lori Staufer, Daughters: Kellyjean DalMaso & Ben Kiebler, Laurie (Cookie) & Mark Weslosky, LeeAnn & Chris Ireland, and Karrie Schnaufer & Steven Hamilton. Grandchildren: Willam Scheirer, Kyle & Gabrielle Scheirer, Aaron & Abby Weslosky, Evan & Emily Dart, Brady & Ben Ireland. Great Grandchildren: Jayden Leach and new baby boy due in June, Sisters: Rosemary and her husband Todd Solt & Elizabeth Arhner, Sister-in-laws: Mary McHugh and Ann McHugh and many Nieces and Nephews. Laurie was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Catherine (McArdle) McHugh, Brothers; Charles McHugh and Cornelius McHugh. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12 Noon at the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. A calling hour will be on Sunday, from 11 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to The Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, 444 E. Susquehanna Street Allentown, PA 18103.