Brenda L Stauffer

Brenda was born Oct. 4, 1956, in Warren, the daughter of Dolores and Peter Liberati.

She was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1974. She went on to attend Kent State University, receiving her degree in rhetoric and education. She then received her master's of education from Ashland University.

Brenda was the manager and co-owner of the beloved Calico Cupboard in Niles along with her mother, Dolores. While managing the home decorating store, she received many awards in interior design. She was nationally recognized and sponsored by Carefree Wall Coverings. Also, she was accepted into the Interior Design Society, a national designers association.

Brenda began teaching for Warren City Schools in 1995. She taught fifth grade, then went on to teach first grade at Jefferson Elementary for more than 20 years. As a first-grade teacher, she was a member of the Reading Recovery Council of North America, specializing in teaching reading to children. She impacted many students' lives. She also was certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and was personally recognized by the President of the United States.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Terry J. Stauffer, whom she married May 5, 1984; son, Preston J. Stauffer of Niles; daughter, Cristina R. Stauffer of Cleveland; brother, Edward M. Liberati of Columbus; sister, Cristina R. Scharrer of North Royalton; her mother, Dolores Liberati; father-in-law, C. Don Stauffer; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Liberati; and mother-in-law, Nancy Stauffer.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2205 Tibetts Wick Road, Liberty Township. The Rev. Bishop Robert Palmer will officiate.

Friends and family may call 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles, 330-652-2422. Friday calling hours at the church are 10 a.m. until time of service.

Interment will be in Niles City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that material contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley or the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, North Jackson.

Friends may view this obituary or send condolences at www.hollowaywilliamsfuneralhome.com.