Background
Staff, Mary Clare was born on May 18, 1939 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Martin Francis and Mary Owens Carroll.
Staff, Mary Clare was born on May 18, 1939 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Martin Francis and Mary Owens Carroll.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, Art, Marywood College, 1961; postgraduate, U. Scranton, 1961-1964; postgraduate, Marywood College, 1972-1974.
Elementary teacher, Scranton (Pennsylvania) School District, 1961-1967; learning disabilities teacher, Scranton (Pennsylvania) School District, 1970-1972; diagnosticiian, Scranton (Pennsylvania) School District, 1972-1977; learning support teacher, Scranton (Pennsylvania) School District, since 1977. Director Art Workshop for Teachers of Handicapped Children, 1984.
Director Special Events for Children, St. Patrick's Church, Scranton, since 1988, board directors Youth Ministry, since 1989, president Women's Society, since 1992. Board directors Mental Health Association Northeastern Pennsylvania, since 1987, National Council Catholic Women. Executive board directors Diocesan Council Catholic Women, 1993.
Volunteer Friendship Seven for Mentally Handicapped, Scranton, since 1990. Active Parish Vocation Team. Member Marywood College Alumnae Association, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Thomas Robert Staff, April 4, 1964 (deceased August, 1992). Children: Thomas, David.