Dorothy G. McClain

Dorothy G. McClain, 89, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 19, 2019, surrounded by her family at Concordia Assisted Living Hospice, Cabot where she was a resident. She was born June 18, 1929 in Tarentum, to the late Martin and Anna (Stefan) Vargo. Dorothy was a homemaker and also worked at Shop & Save Bakery for 15 years and the former Hart’s Dept. Store, Natrona Heights. She was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church, Brackenridge and a graduate of Tarentum High School. Dorothy was a kind gentle soul who was loved by all. Dot took great pride in her jewelry accessories, making sure to always match her necklaces, rings and earrings with her outfit of the day. Dot enjoyed Chapel, the Bible, bingo, word search puzzles, Jeopardy and the Wheel of Fortune.

            Dot is survived by her children, Diane (Dennis) Sutton, New Kensington, Timothy (Cheryl) McClain, Vandergrift, Debbie (Ken) Irvine, Buffalo Township; her grandchildren Lisa (Bennie) Rua, Jennifer (Brian) Battaglia, Sasha (Mike) Pefferman, Matt (Julia) Bochman, Shannon (Cris) Williams, Shawn (Amanda) Sutton, Amy Sutton and by the joy of her life, her great grandchildren, Emie, Ellie, Henri, Hogan, Caden, Elise, Nickolas, Tanner, Tommy and Evie. They LOVED their Gigi. Also surviving is a sister, Lillian Eyberger, OH and a niece Karen Eyberger, who considered Aunt Dot her second Mother. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas M. McClain; Brothers Martin and Thomas Vargo and sisters Anne, Margie and Mary Lee. We would like to thank all of Concordia’s staff for the kindness and love they constantly and graciously gave our Mom. She will be missed by all, but is finally reunited with her son, Tommy, whom she lost from cancer before he turned 2, Enjoy each other Ma and Pap too!

            Visitation Wednesday 12PM until the time of service at 3PM in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 with Rev. Jack Hartman, officiating. Burial will be private in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Concordia Assisted Living Activity Fund. VISIT: dusterfh.com