McClaine

Harriet E. McClaine, 80, of Chicora, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County, passed away early Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2022, at her residence following a brief illness.

Harriet was born in East Brady on Feb. 1, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Viola Snyder Howard.

She was a 1960 graduate of East Brady High School.

Harriet was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing, painting, quilting, yard sales, antiquing and family genealogy.

Harriet had a strong Christian faith, and enjoyed attending many of the area’s churches.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald M. McClaine, whom she married on June 1, 1963, at St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church in East Brady.

Surviving is a daughter, Ruth E. Cochran, and her husband, Brian, of Chicora; a daughter-in-law, Penny Switzer McClaine of Rimersburg; her grandchildren, Jeremy M. McClaine and his wife, Emily, of Youngstown, Ohio, Evan McClaine and his wife, Samantha, of Sligo, Colin Cochran and his wife, Brittany, of Chicora, and Brittany Heasley and her husband, Christopher, of Dubois; six great-grandchildren, Tessa, Elliana, Kinsley, Makenna, Parker and Addilyn; her longtime companion, David Early; a sister, Shirley Loose of Chicora; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey; an infant daughter, Sharon; and one brother and one sister.

MCCLAINE — Friends of Harriet E. McClaine, who died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City.

A funeral service will follow at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Wallace, pastor of the Chicora Alliance Church, officiating.

Interment will be in St. Eusebius Cemetery in East Brady.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.