Joann E. McClaine, 83, of East Brady died Wednesday December 16, 2015 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born August 22, 1932 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of James and Margaret (Weibel) Byrnes.

She attended St. Kierans Catholic School in Lawrenceville and graduated in 1950.  On August 29, 1953, Joann married Joseph McClaine.  They enjoyed 62 loving years together. 

Joann was a homemaker but in earlier years worked in the East Brady High School Cafeteria and for a number of years at the Travelers Hotel.

She was a member of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church in East Brady where she was a member of the former Ladies Guild.  She was also a member of the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a former East Brady Council Member.  Joann enjoyed trips to the casino, playing bingo, cards, and sunny days sitting by the pool.  Above all, Joann loved caring for her family being "MaMa" to her grandkids. 

She is survived by her husband Joe McClaine of East Brady.  2 daughters Lynn King and husband Rocky of Bradys Bend and Amy Easley and fiancAC. Michael Vasbinder of East Brady.  2 sons  Joe Pat McClaine and wife Brenda of East Brady and Edward McClaine fiancAC. Chris Rettig of Chicora. 10 grandchildren-Patrick McClaine, Luke McClaine, Andrew McClaine, Lakein Rue, Maggie Slater, Mallory Robinson, Nicholas King, Holly Mayo, Chad King and Christopher Easley.

She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, many brother and sister in laws, nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents 1 infant sister and 2 brothers James and Robert Byrnes. 

Friends of Joann E. McClaine will be received 1-7PM Sunday December 20, 2015 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028

A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 5PM in the Funeral Home. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM Monday December 21, 2015 at St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. William Kuba officiating. 

The McClaine Family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the East Brady Ambulance PO Box 325 East Brady, PA 16028 or the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 129 East Brady, PA 16028

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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