Marilyn Kay Liber 64, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic Saturday, December 29, 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Marilyn was born in Warren Ohio the daughter of Merrill Hobert and Frances Marilyn (Gintert) Spahlinger. She grew up in Braceville and graduated from Braceville High School. Marilyn furthered her education by earning a Bachelor's of Education Degree from Kent State University. She also earned two Master's of Education Degrees, one in Administration and one in Curriculum and Instruction. She married her loving husband, Loyd Wayne Liber on September 7th, 1968 and together they had two children, Christanne and Jeffrey. Marilyn worked for the Newton Falls School District for 40 years teaching at the elementary level then later teaching fifth grade science and language arts before becoming the Principal of the Newton Falls Middle School. Through her love for teaching and her love of her students, Marilyn left a lasting impression on the lives of many. She was a member of the Newton Falls United Methodist Church and the Newton Falls Bicentennial Committee. Marilyn enjoyed quilting, traveling, reading, music, sports and coaching volleyball but most of all spending time with her family and friends. Memories of Marilyn will be carried on by her husband, Loyd Liber of Newton Falls, her parents, Merrill and Frances Spahlinger of Lake Milton, her daughter and her husband, Christanne & Keith Boone of Newton Falls, her son and his wife, Jeffrey & Christy Liber of Newton Falls, two brothers and their wives, Ronald & Barbara Spahlinger of Mabank, Texas and Richard & Rita Spahlinger of Lake Milton, a sister-in-law and her husband, Billie & Keith Frederick of Dade City, Florida, a granddaughter, Elizabeth Boone and three grandsons, Alan Boone and Jacob and Luke Liber. Calling hours will be at James Funeral Home on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Services will be at the Newton Falls United Methodist Church on Friday January 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Marilyn will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online or to send condolences please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com