With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Carolyn M. McClain of Newark, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 21, 2024 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Stanley A. Stemm and Eva M. Stemm (Hummel); her fiancé George Shumaker; and her siblings, Stanley Stemm, Frank Stemm, Harold Stemm and Barbara Hackney (Stemm).

She is survived by : her brother Charles Stemm; her sons, John J. McClain Sr. and Gail S. McClain III of Greenwich, OH; her grandchildren, LCpl Jason Z. McClain of Nankin, OH, Maggie M. McClain of Mansfield, OH, John J. McClain Jr., GSgt Dustin J. McClain of Washington, Lliam D. McClain of Ashland, OH, Alena M. Diaz (Goeke) and Dallas; and her great grandchildren, Makayla Kreiner, Landon Kreiner, Zachary McClain, Roselyn McClain, Hunter Diaz, Myles Diaz, Bella Diaz, Elizabeth McClain, Ryan McClain Winston McClain and Amelia McClain.

A graveside service was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Newark Memorial Gardens (4244 Marion Rd NE, Newark, OH 43055).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home