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Joan Gibson McLain

May 3, 1941 – Nov. 1, 2022

Joan Gibson McLain left us in this life on Nov. 1, 2022, to live eternally with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She lived for 81 years.

Joan was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., to William and Barbara Gibson and was the oldest of five children in this busy doctor's family. She had the joy of living an extremely happy childhood and growing years, playing and learning with friends and family.

While in Edgewood Elementary School, Joan noted that a tall, gangly boy seemed to pay a lot of attention to her and learned that his name was Paul McLain. The...