Barbara Ann Hulings McClaine, 65, of Shippenville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, October 12, 2017 at the Clarion Hospital.

She was born on June 18, 1952 in Brookville; daughter of the late Clair Hulings and Jeane Marie Lucart Hulings Mong.

Barb was married on March 25, 1972 to Daniel T. McClaine, who survives.

She was a graduate of Clarion Area High School Class of 1970.

Barb enjoyed 35 years as a Preschool Teacher, the last 20 years working at CUP Siler Center, where she was known to all as Miss. Barb.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion.

Barb enjoyed going to the beach.

She also loved to read, and spend time with her beloved granddaughters and family.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Jennifer Rivet and her husband Tony of Pittsburgh, Jamie McClaine, and Jodie McClaine both of Clarion, and her beloved granddaughters, Ryan Olivia, 13, and Dylan Elizabeth, 11, both of Pittsburgh.

Barb is also survived by a sister, Cheryll Hulings Ditz of Lenwood Acers, a brother, Daryll Hulings and his wife Mel of Bothell, Washington, and a number of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Thelma Campbell McClaine and William “Mac” McClaine, two brothers-in-law, Ron Ditz and Kevin “Bud” McClaine, and a nephew, Jacob McClaine.

Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in the Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Hannold.
Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Barbara’s name to the Tri County Animal Rescue Center, 9562 US-322, Shippenville, PA 16254, Saint Jude’s Cancer Society, or to the ASPCA.

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