Brenda L. Peterson

Born June 7, 1965, in Clearfield, the daughter of Arthur Haney and Janet (Keith) Shade.

Brenda was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School, Class of 1984, Vo Tech Cosmetology and Phlebotomy School, Pittsburgh.

She had been employed with Old Town Dairy, the American Red Cross, PHCCPA as a director and was owner and operator of Primitive Stars, Hyde. Most recently she had purchased an ice cream truck which her family will carry on.

Brenda was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield.

She loved the Clearfield County Fair and had overseen the Expo Building.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Russ Peterson whom she married March 15, 1986, a son, Chris Peterson and his significant other Becky of Curwensville, two granddaughters: Livia and Skyla Peterson, three siblings: Bonnie Caldwell (Kent) of Curwensville, Bill Haney (Cary) of Clearfield and Barbara Haney of Clearfield, two nephews: Dustin and Ryan Caldwell and a niece, Kenndra McKendrick.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an aunt, Connie Mallin.

Funeral services will be held at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Clearfield on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Robert Way officiating. Interment will be in Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 or Donate Life, 5516 Falmouth St., Suite 302, Richmond, VA 23230.

To send online tributes please go to www.bennettandhouser.com